Can I apply for a driver's license on my own?
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You can apply for a driver's license on your own. On December 10, 2015, the General Office of the State Council forwarded the "Opinions on Promoting the Reform of the Motor Vehicle Driver Training and Examination System" issued by the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Transport, proposing that pilot programs for self-study and direct examination of small car drivers be implemented in eligible areas, and that cross-regional examination, license renewal, replacement, and review be fully liberalized, striving to make it more convenient and efficient for the public to learn to drive and obtain a license. Relevant information about the driver's license examination is as follows: 1. Introduction: The driver's examination is a qualification test organized by the Vehicle Management Office of the Public Security Bureau. Only by passing the driver's examination can one obtain a driver's license and legally operate a motor vehicle. 2. Content: The examination for motor vehicle drivers is divided into the subject of road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge (also known as the "theoretical test", referred to as "Subject One"), the subject of field driving skills (commonly known as the "stake test", referred to as "Subject Two"), and the subject of road driving skills and safe and civilized driving common sense (commonly known as the "road test", referred to as "Subject Three"). The examination content and passing standards are uniform nationwide, with corresponding examination items specified according to different types of vehicles permitted to drive.
I just applied for my driver's license on my own last year, and it was quite convenient. Actually, many places now implement the self-study and direct examination policy, so you don't necessarily have to go to a driving school. At that time, I went directly to the vehicle management office to register, and after filling out the materials, I was able to schedule the first subject test on the same day. It really saved me money—I did the math, and the cheapest driving school tuition would cost at least four to five thousand, while the self-registration and examination fees were only a little over 500 yuan. Of course, you have to arrange your own practice sessions. I secretly practiced a few times in an open space in my neighborhood, but later I rented a driving school's car and used their facilities for a few weeks. I recommend finding an experienced friend to guide you, as you need to familiarize yourself with the course points for the second subject. The whole process took about two months, which was much more hassle-free compared to being stuck in a driving school's waiting queue.
