Hello.
Well, we are still in a wonderful holding pattern at the moment. Let me move forward and try to explain a bit.
Today, I hold an M2 motorcycle license from Ontario, my home province in Canada. And in order to obtain a Chinese Motorcycle license I must take my license from Canada in to be officially translated, plus pass a basic health check, and then make an appointment for a 100 question computer test about motorcycle rules and laws in China. No practical test is necessary if you hold a license from a foreign country.
This 100 question computer test (out of a possible 800 questions) is new on the agenda, just phased in several months ago. Before it used to be a quick ten or twenty questions. But know the government is getting serious about making licensing more difficult, for both car drivers and motorcycle riders. The testing center has a website where they have a listing for the Chinese questions and their English translations. Much of the test has little to do with actually riding a motorcycle, instead focusing on: Which government bureau to pay your fines at; and which day does the Shanghai World Expo 2010 open on. Wild and wacky stuff. But study I must. I need to get a smashing 80% correct in order to pass. It's clearly no joke. The link to the test question can be found HERE, click the last link on the page and you'll download the English package of questions.
So I had to schedule my motorcycle computer test for November 3rd, 2009. Yes, a two week waiting list. Again, you used to be able to take the test on the spot, but now because they've increased the difficulty and the time it takes to complete the waiting list has grown huge. But the wait isn't so bad because my F800GS hasn't arrived yet. Should be in to Shanghai at about the same time I pass my computer test. So, all is still on track.
With regards to the medical test, the location of the Shanghai Motor Vehicle Department and other quick questions you may have about obtaining a motorcycle license in Shanghai; you can view Lawrence's website. Lawrence, a rider in Shanghai, has offered up this website in an effort to assist those looking to get a motorcycle license in Shanghai. Follow this LINK. Some of the information might be a bit dated since they just came out with a new round of rules and regulations in September.
That is all I have to report for now. Just buying some gear and getting ready for the bike. More on that in future blogs.
Ryan Pyle
Photographer / BMW Motorcycle Owner
Location: Shanghai, China
Email: ryan@ryanpyle.com
Website: www.ryanpyle.com
Mobile: +86 137 9521 9650
BMW China: BMWCHINA
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