A number of friends interested in motorcycle driving examinations have recently asked that, starting on 1 may 2026, motorbike driving licences are subject to mandatory training and that they can no longer study self-study as previously. This information is not an empty story or an ad hoc adaptation of individual regions, but rather a step-by-step regulatory approach that is gradually being implemented throughout the country, based on the new training regulations and technical standards issued by the state authorities concerned。
A lot of people would start out as rumours or as part of a city pilot. In fact, in terms of the current policy documents and regulatory directions, the inclusion of motorbike driving examinations in mandatory and standardized training is already well established, although there are minor variations in the details of implementation and transition links。
This round of policy adjustments is not intended to make examinations more difficult, but rather to integrate previously loose and random motorcycle driving cycles into a full-process regulatory system similar to that of a car driver's licence, so that training, school hours, examinations and certificates form a more complete management chain。
Policy context: why mandatory motorcycle training in 2026
In recent years, there has been a steady increase in the demand for motorbike travel and an increase in the number of urban commuters, short walkers and recreational rides, accompanied by an increase in the number of motorcycle-related traffic accidents. In the incident analysis, the transfer authorities have repeatedly mentioned the lack of systematic safe driving learning among some motorcyclists, inadequate emergency response capacity and weak awareness of traffic rules。
For a long time, the motorbike examination threshold has been relatively low, with a number of places permitting self-study tests, some simply practicing a few rounds of detours and one-way bridges taking the examination directly. Although a driver's permit can be obtained, there is often a lack of normative operating habits and security judgement in the face of complex road conditions and contingencies。
There are also irregularities in the motorbike market. For example, irregular training, non-transparent fees, non-implementation at school, or even non-compliance at the hands of the chargé d ' affaires are detrimental to the interests of both participants and road safety management。
On this basis, the departments of transport and public security, in conjunction with the overall upgrading of the management of the training of motor drivers, have made clearer requirements for motorcycle training examinations. As an important policy implementation node on 1 may 2026, the main aim was to give sufficient time to local driving schools, regulatory platforms, and vehicle pipelines to adapt and connect to make the new rules more stable。
In short, the introduction of this mandatory training is the result of a combination of road safety management, industry regulatory governance, driver upgrading and not a single-sector ad hoc requirement。
Ii. Visible changes in motorcycle driving tests as of 1 may 2026
Following the new landings and compared to the past, there have been many visible changes in the process of testing motorbikes. There is no need to overstretched, and the overall framework remains subject i, subject ii, subject iii and the commons of security civilization examination, except for more rigorous pre-conditions and process management。
The first change is that the space for self-study studies is significantly compressed。
Previously, in many areas, those who met the conditions could apply for examinations directly to the dmv, without having undergone school-based training. After 1 may, in accordance with the new management requirements, applying for a motorcycle driver's licence requires, in principle, the completion of mandatory school hours at a training institution with regular qualifications, obtaining the corresponding certificate of completion and then making an appointment for the examination。
This does not mean that an individual cannot practise on his or her own, but rather that the official examination route is linked to training hours, without a standardized training record, and may not be able to make regular appointments。
The second change is more disciplined school time management。
In the past, a number of driving schools have experienced shrinking school hours, intensive brushing, and even non-training to apply for direct examinations. Following the implementation of the new regulations, the time-based training system will be further refined and will be documented throughout the process, from registration, sign-in, training and completion. The training process will be genuine and effective in parts of the country in conjunction with face recognition, site location, etc。
The third change is that the content of the training is closer to the actual riding scene。
In the past, much of the motorcycle training has been organized around examination projects, with more training on detours, unilateral bridges and ramps, but less on detours, over-cars, intersections, night rides and emergency concessions。
The new version of the training system would add more physical road driving content, allow participants to practice more fully the scenes they might encounter on a daily basis prior to obtaining a pass, and reduce the number of cases in which they were afraid to take the road。
The fourth is greater transparency in industry fees and services。
As quality management tightens, there is a marked increase in the difficulty of conducting motorcycle driving training without a documented agency that does not meet site and vehicle requirements. Formal institutions need to price them in accordance with the requirements, enter into training contracts, make the composition of costs, service content, refund rules, etc. Clearer, and reduce issues such as price increases and hidden consumption。
Three, 38 hours of training, how much can you learn each day
In accordance with the current standards of training hours for motor vehicle driving, the total length of motor vehicle-type permits is approximately 38 hours, which is not less than 45 minutes. The 38 school hours were not randomly arranged, but were divided into theoretical, site- and road-based components, each focused on。
The first part is related to theoretical and security civilization, with a relatively high percentage of school hours。
It covers not only the laws and regulations covered by subject one, but also the rules governing the passage of motorcycles, the proper use of protective gear such as illegal points, helmets, the care of riding in different weather conditions, the emergency brakes, common accident risk points, rules of comity, etc。
Theoretical studies generally have a maximum daily time limit, with the aim of avoiding a one-time brush and ensuring the effectiveness of learning. In most regions, theoretical daily learning does not exceed six school hours, that is to say, the theoretical component alone will take days to complete。
The second component is basic site driving training。
The main corresponding subjects of the second examination project include the basic operation of detour, unilateral bridges, ramp stop and start, straight-line travel, block switching, turn control, etc. This is part of the basic function of motorcycle driving and is important for balance and vehicle control。
The site training will also be limited to a daily duration of up to four hours per day in most areas, which will require multiple minutes to ensure that participants have sufficient time to digest movement。
The third part is practical road driving training。
This section is more closely related to the real cycling environment, including start-up, diversion, pull over, crossing the intersection, avoiding pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles, turning around, and night riding. Many newcomers are afraid to go on the road, mainly because of the lack of this part of the exercise。
The proximity of road exercise hours to site training will also control the length of one-day learning, which needs to be completed over time。
Overall, it usually takes more than a week to complete all 38 school hours when learning is on a daily ceiling. The pattern of completion of training and participation in examinations within a short period of time in the past is more clearly constrained。
Iv. How the chain of custody operates and what is regulated from registration to certification
This mandatory training does not simply add a training step, but rather establishes a mechanism for information-sharing among training institutions, trainees, regulators and car traffic operators to make the process more regular。
The first is training institution qualification management。
Institutions that are able to conduct motorcycle driving training need to meet the corresponding standards in terms of space size, number and condition of trainee vehicles, qualifications of trainers, training routes, etc., and to complete the filing. Only formal institutions with access to official regulatory platforms can produce school time records。
The second is a record of the training process。
Once a participant is enrolled, each training requires an identity check, and the training time, course sections and content are uploaded simultaneously to the supervisory platform. The system identifies anomalies, such as multiple log-in at the same time, long periods of inactivity, and minimizes false academic hours。
And then there's the exam appointment。
The dmv system connects with the motorbike control platform. Once the trainees have completed the required school hours and obtained the relevant certificate of completion, the appointment system opens the corresponding examination rights. Failure to meet school standards and incomplete records may affect regular appointments。
Finally, fees and service regulation。
Market regulations, transport authorities will check the collection of fees by training institutions, require the publication of billing items and standards, encourage the use of uniform contracts and reduce vague charges, binding fees, breach of commitments, etc。
The central purpose of the system is to make the training process retroactive and verifiable and to enable participants to truly learn driving skills, rather than to pass the test alone。
V. Composition of the cost of driving a motorcycle: what's the difference between the new rules
The most important concern of many is money. After 1 may, overall expenditure on motorcycle driving licences will increase over previous self-study studies, but the item of expenditure will become clearer。
Costs can be broadly divided into official fees charged by the transfer service and training fees charged by training institutions。
The official costs include examination fees for subjects i, ii, iii, driving permits, etc., which are relatively stable, vary slightly from region to region and are not high overall. In addition, there are costs for medical examinations, photographs, which are required for personal expenses and are performed according to local medical institutions and photographic facilities。
The cost of training is a more visible part of the change following the implementation of the new regulations。
In the past, self-study studies have largely saved this cost and now need to be paid to the driving school for site use, coaching, vehicle wear and tear, platform management, teaching materials, etc. Specific prices are influenced by the economic level of the region, the size of the driving schools and the content of training services。
Motorcycle driver training costs are generally low in 3rd and 4th-line cities and district areas; prices rise in 2nd-line cities and provincial capitals; and costs are relatively higher in first-line cities because of site and management costs。
There are also differences in the type of car that are allowed to drive, with a certain gradient in fees for d, e, f because of the difficulty of training and different vehicle requirements。
On the whole, the total cost of registration to certification will cover all aspects of training, examinations, medical examinations, certificates, etc., after the new regulations have been implemented, although they are higher than purely self-study, but they also reduce the risk of being deceived by unregulated institutions。
Vi. The transitional period: can we go with the old post in april
For those wishing to do so as soon as possible, the most important concern was the transition period。
According to the conventional policy implementation logic, by 1 may 2026, examinations had been completed at the carabineros, or at the formal training institutions, for students who had been enrolled and placed in the supervisory system, and most districts would allow the examination to continue according to the original process。
In other words, those who have completed the formal registration process in april and whose information enters the official system may not be obliged to do so even after the examination is scheduled for may。
A few reminders are needed here。
First, the application of the transition period is based on the system record, not on the personal contribution certificate or oral commitment。
Second, it is not excluded that parts of the region are implemented at a faster pace and with a shorter transition period, and it is recommended that interested persons be consulted as soon as possible about the local garage or regular driving school。
Thirdly, the term “improvement of the old policy slots” in the “internal corridor” should not be taken lightly, since most such commitments are insecure and prone to economic loss。
It is prudent to take one's identity card to the window served by the dmv or to call an official consultation number to confirm the latest local admission rules before deciding whether to register。
Vii. Impact of the new rules on communities, water and round security
The most intuitive feeling for ordinary people preparing to take their driver's license is the increase in process, time and cost. But there are also positive effects in the long run。
Following systematic training, the driver's ability to control the vehicle, determine the road and identify risks will be more robust, he/she will be more aware of the safety of his/her rides and, in case of emergency, he/she will be able to manage the risks to his/her safety and that of others。
For the motorcycle training industry, a number of institutions that do not meet the qualifications and are operating irregularly will be phased out of the market and the operating environment for regular driving schools will be improved. Industry as a whole can move from low-priced and disorderly competition to a focus on quality of teaching and service regulation, which will long-term benefit the healthy development of the industry。
In terms of road traffic safety, the overall quality of new drivers has improved, the incidence of offences such as irregular motorcycling, random diversions, speeding and red lights may decrease, and there is room for improvement in the number of traffic accidents involving motorcycles and in the proportion of casualties。
In the short term, the new rules do cause some inconvenience, but from a security and regulatory point of view, the overall orientation is more stable and orderly。
Viii. Guidelines for practical access: what to be attenting now
If you plan to apply for a motorcycle driver's licence in the near future, you may choose to sign up for the transition period, depending on your circumstances, or apply for the new process after the new landing in may。
If you wish to do so in accordance with the previous model。
The updated policy of the local garage can be consulted as soon as possible to confirm whether the current process is still acceptable. Identification cards are prepared, medical examinations are completed and the required materials are submitted for acceptance. If an additional driving permit is required, bear the original driver's licence and meet the relevant requirements, such as the crediting cycle。
If you are ready to apply for the new test after may。
As a first step, formal training institutions are screened and the list of registered drivers can be consulted through the network of local transport officials, avoiding non-qualified institutions。
The training contract is carefully examined at the time of registration, confirming that the total cost includes items such as project, school hours, supplementary training, conditions for refunds, etc., and does not readily trust oral commitments。
The training is carried out in conjunction with the completion of the identity check, ensuring that the school is genuine and effective, and that no person is entrusted with the preparation of a brush, so as not to affect the examination due to an abnormal record。
Once all school hours have been completed and relevant materials have been obtained for completion, the driver's permit is obtained after passing the 12123 or the dmv window appointment examination and then following the respective subjects。
Ix. Common error zones and pit avoidance alerts: these situations need to be looked out for
Before and after the new rule, there is a tendency for misleading information to emerge in the market, and advance knowledge can make less of a turn。
It is important not to take a quick look at school hours and avoid training in baucau. In the context of progressive regulatory improvements, false learning is easily systematically identified and, in the event of unusual records, may affect subsequent examination and even require re-training。
Do not choose unrecorded black driving schools or private coaches. Such institutions are unable to connect to official platforms, and even when training is completed, they may not be able to make regular appointments to examinations, ultimately wasting time and costs。
Don't be light on the envelopes, waivers, internal clearances, etc. The entire examination for motorcycle driving permits is organized by the department of exchange, with strict monitoring and monitoring, and there is no so-called exemption route, which is often fraudulent。
Every effort is made to conclude a written or electronic contract for the payment of contributions, to keep the instruments in place, to clarify the purpose of the fees and to avoid a lack of documentation in the event of subsequent disputes。
During the transition period, the intermediary should not be blindly trusted and information received by the official system should not be misleading。
X. With regard to mandatory training, a unified response to some of the most important concerns
Do you have a car driver's license and mandatory training
In accordance with the current policy direction, additional motorcycles are also required to meet the corresponding training requirements and to align with the initial application management criteria, which are based on local implementation rules。
Will the training requirements be relaxed when the elderly apply for a motorcycle license
As long as the physical conditions of the examination are met, the training hours and content standards are uniform and the requirements are not reduced at will because of age, but some parts of the programme provide guidance that is more suitable for the elderly。
Do you need to redo your exams
In general, effective school hours are retained when completed, and supplementary examinations are mostly not required to re-complete 38 school hours, which may be confirmed with the training institution。
A license for a motorbike. Are the new rules applicable
The policy framework at the national level is largely uniform, and the off-site examination also requires compliance with training and examination requirements implemented locally and normative management。
Interactive topics
On 1 may 2026, when the mandatory motorbike examination training was to take place, are you planning to sign up in the near future or are you willing to undergo a systematic re-examination of the training? Do you think there will be a marked improvement in the safety of motorcycles after training? You are welcome to share your views and plans in the comment area。
