Are there any new policies for obtaining a driver's license in 2020?

[KeeganMarie]

There are new policies for obtaining a driver's license in 2020. The new regulations include: 1. Increased exam attempts: To facilitate the public's need to take the driver's license exam in different locations, the number of times applicants for small car driver's licenses can apply to change the exam location for cross-regional subject exams has been adjusted from once to no more than three times. 2. Cancellation of certain test items: To better align with actual driving needs and reduce the burden on examinees, the 'hill start' item in the subject two exam for small automatic transmission vehicles will be canceled. 3. Reduced waiting periods: For applicants of small automatic transmission vehicle driver's licenses, the waiting period for scheduling the subject three exam after passing subject one has been shortened from 30 days to 20 days. For medium and large passenger and truck driver's licenses, the waiting period after passing subject one has been reduced from 40 days to 30 days. 4. Proxy services: Green channels or dedicated windows have been established for the elderly, providing them with free proxy services. Elderly individuals can use their relatives' or friends' 'Traffic Management 12123' accounts to have them handle vehicle license and driver's license matters on their behalf. If applicants cannot promptly handle the renewal or replacement of their driver's license, they can authorize others to do so via Traffic Management 12123 without needing to provide a paper authorization. 5. Convenient license renewal: To facilitate employment, work, and travel for military veterans, a mechanism for interconnecting and verifying driver's license information with military departments has been established, enabling automatic verification and comparison of information to avoid redundant checks. For those abroad who cannot return to China due to the COVID-19 pandemic to handle license renewal or inspection, they can authorize someone in China to apply for an extension. If a license is canceled due to failure to renew or inspect by the end of 2021, the individual can restore their driving eligibility by completing the renewal or inspection procedures within six months of returning to China.