Can I drive directly after passing Subject 4?
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After passing the Subject 4 exam, if you have not received your driver's license, you are not qualified to drive on the road. Driving at this time is still considered unlicensed driving and will be subject to a fine of 1,500 yuan and administrative detention for 7 days. The following are the specific details: 1. Ways to receive the driver's license: The driver's license can be obtained on the spot after passing Subject 4, by mail, by picking it up at the driving school, or by going directly to the vehicle management office. 2. Requirements during the probationary period: You officially obtain the driving qualification only when you receive your personal driver's license. Driving immediately after passing the driving test but before receiving the license is also considered unlicensed driving. Additionally, within one year of obtaining the driver's license, you are in the probationary period, and driving on highways during this period requires the accompaniment of a driver who has held a license for more than three years.
Right after passing the subject four test, I was super excited and felt like I could finally hit the road and enjoy driving. But reality wasn't like that. Passing subject four doesn't mean you can drive immediately, because there's a small process between finishing the test and getting your license. If the testing center issues the license on the same day, you can legally drive only after receiving it. Otherwise, driving without a license is considered unlicensed driving, and you could face fines or penalty points if caught. I waited at the testing center for an hour before getting that little red booklet, and even then, I had my dad sit beside me to guide me during my first drive. New drivers shouldn't rush into driving—it's better to wait a bit and make sure you have your license first. Safety comes first. I recommend asking the staff right after the test about when you can collect your license to avoid getting your hopes up for nothing.
