Can Driving Schools Be Transferred to Another Driving School?
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It is possible to transfer to another driving school during the learning process. You can switch driving schools even if you are halfway through the exams, and you can transfer to a driving school in a different city. Nationwide, there will be a policy allowing "one certificate for nationwide application" for small car driving licenses, meaning applicants can use their resident ID card to apply for a driver's license directly anywhere in the country. Additionally, small car driving license exams can be taken in different locations, and there is no longer a need to submit residence registration documents. The process for transferring schools is as follows: 1. First, obtain a transfer certificate from your original driving school; 2. Then, go to the vehicle management office or the driving school to retrieve your personal file; 3. Finally, take the transfer certificate and your file to the new driving school of your choice.
I enrolled in a driving school last year, but due to a job transfer, I had to move to another city, which immediately made me worry about whether I could transfer schools. After asking the new driving school, they said it’s no problem—I just needed to first withdraw from the original driving school, which usually deducts some money as a handling fee. I lost a few hundred yuan, but after transferring my records, I could continue my lessons. Talking with fellow driving students, I found this situation is quite common, especially among young people who change jobs or move frequently. It’s advisable to check the contract details early, as some driving schools require a minimum number of training hours before allowing transfers or have partnerships with specific branches for seamless transitions. Don’t wait until you’re halfway through the course to realize you can’t transfer—that would waste both time and money. Overall, the process isn’t too complicated; it mainly involves good communication with both driving schools, filling out a few forms, and providing a copy of your ID card.
As a parent, when my child was halfway through driving lessons, our family moved to a new location, and I was concerned about transferring to a new driving school. I consulted a closer new driving school, and they said they could accept the transfer but required a certificate from the original driving school, which meant I had to go back to handle it. The original school deducted 10% of the fees, which I found quite frustrating. When considering a transfer, it's important to look at location, safety, and reputation, not just affordability. Since my child didn’t have many lessons left, after transferring, I often accompanied them to observe whether the new instructor was responsible. Fortunately, the switch was timely, and they passed the test soon after. I recommend carefully reviewing the terms when choosing a school and ensuring transfer fees are clearly stated in the contract to avoid disputes. Now, with the better environment in the new location, learning to drive has become much faster.