Galenernest, was this written test in English? I realize the transferal of an existing foeign licence is a much easier process, but if the tests really are the same for car and moto WTF?

As for an update on mine... the get a car licence first then transfer it over seems just as complicated, and as people have said even once done you have to wait a whole year to switch it to a moto one. So I've decided to wait until Spring 2015 since its too cold now anyway and hope they come out with an English test by then.

Also an interesting FYI, a Chinese friend of mine spoke to someone at the police station recently and was told foreigners that cant speak Chinese can actually apply (apparently theres a form) to have a translator permitted for the test, BUT because its a complicated process for them they usually just say this isnt allowed to avoid trouble. So I was advised to either try this route which may not work and will be a headache or get an out of town licence.