Can I Change Driving Schools After Passing Subject Three?
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It is possible to transfer to another driving school after reaching Subject Three. However, careful consideration is necessary since you have already progressed to this stage. According to relevant regulations, changing driving schools requires restarting from Subject One, meaning all previous test results will be invalidated. You will need to retake Subject One. Additionally, before transferring, you must complete the withdrawal procedures at your current driving school and request them to promptly withdraw your records from the driving management office. Required procedures for mid-term transfer: The student must obtain a transfer certificate from the original driving school; then retrieve their personal records from the vehicle management office or the driving school; finally, report to the new driving school with the records and transfer certificate. Refund regulations for driving schools: After leaving the original driving school, you can apply for a tuition refund, but it will not be a full refund. According to regulations, the refund amount varies depending on when the request is made. For example, if you withdraw before taking or failing the medical examination, a service fee will be deducted. If you withdraw after passing the medical examination and obtaining driving school enrollment but before applying for the Subject One exam, registration and service fees will be deducted. If you withdraw after applying for the Subject One exam at the driving management office and attending the theoretical training organized by the driving school but not taking the exam, registration, service, and theoretical training fees will be deducted. If you withdraw after failing the Subject One exam, registration, service, and theoretical training fees will be deducted. If you withdraw after passing Subject One and starting practical training, in addition to the above fees, actual training costs per hour will be deducted. Generally, no refund is processed for transferring to another driving school after the Subject Three exam. However, this depends on communication between the student and the driving school, and the final decision rests with the school's policies.
When I was learning to drive, I also considered this issue. Theoretically, you can change driving schools after passing Subject 3, but in practice, it's not that simple. You need to first communicate with your original driving school about transferring your student records. They may require you to pay for the remaining lessons or deduct some money as a service fee. Some driving schools are more friendly and can directly assist with the transfer; otherwise, delays can easily affect your exam progress. Don’t forget to confirm whether the new driving school accepts continuing students. Many local policies allow this, and you only need to bring your driving training proof and ID card to the DMV to update your records. After changing schools, it’s best to quickly familiarize yourself with the new instructor’s teaching style and any differences in the test routes. Spend extra effort to adapt during the transition period to avoid affecting your performance. Overall, changing is possible, but it’s advisable to choose a formal and reliable driving school to avoid further inconvenience.
