Can those who already have a car license be exempt from the A1 and A motorcycle theory test?
I have a valid car license but not a motorcycle license. Now I want to take the motorcycle license test. Am I exempt from the theory test for the A1 motorcycle license? This is a question from Mr. Nguyen Van Bac (Vinh City, Nghe An).
ReplyOn February 28, 2025, the Minister of Public Security issued Circular 12/2025/TT-BCA regulating the examination and issuance of driver's licenses; and the issuance and use of international driver's licenses, effective from March 2025.
Accordingly, point a, clause 1, Article 4 of Circular 12/2025/TT-BCA stipulates the form, content, and procedures for driver's license examinations as follows:
The format, content, and procedures for driver's license testing.
1. Theoretical examination
a) Theoretical examination: includes questions related to legal regulations on road traffic order and safety; driving techniques; content related to vehicle structure and common repairs (for class B1 and class B and above); driver ethics, traffic culture and prevention of the harmful effects of alcohol and beer while driving; fire prevention, firefighting and rescue skills (for class B and above).
Candidates taking the A1 and A driving tests who possess a valid driver's license are exempt from the theoretical test.
b) The theoretical examination shall be conducted on a computer, except as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 5 of this Circular.
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Therefore, from March 1st, 2025, those with a valid driver's license will be exempt from the theoretical test when registering for a Class A1 driver's license (cylinder capacity up to 125cc or electric motor power up to 11 kW) and Class A (cylinder capacity over 125cc or electric motor power over 11 kW).
