Can I drive on the road if I have just passed the subject four test but haven't received my driver's license yet?

[Caroline]

You cannot drive on the road if you have just passed the subject four test but haven't received your driver's license yet. Basic information of the driver's license: It mainly includes the driver's photo, license number, name, gender, nationality, date of birth, initial license issuance date, permitted vehicle types, validity period, accumulated points, status, one-dimensional barcode of the license core number, address, issuing authority, file number, current time, records, and a comparison table of permitted vehicle types. Time to receive the driver's license: If the motor vehicle driver has not accumulated 12 points in any scoring cycle during the six-year validity period of the motor vehicle driver's license, they can renew it for a ten-year validity period; if the driver has not accumulated 12 points in any scoring cycle during the ten-year validity period, they can renew it for a long-term valid motor vehicle driver's license.

[Arianna]

Last time my niece couldn't wait to show off by driving right after passing the subject four test, but got stopped by traffic police and fined 800 yuan. Don't follow her example - no driver's license record in the DMV system means unlicensed driving, which carries fines from 200 to 2000 yuan, and serious cases may lead to 15 days detention. Actually getting the physical license only takes about a week, and now you can check the production progress on the 12123 APP. My neighbor behaved properly by taking the bus home after the test, but later proudly shared red envelopes in the group chat when unpacking the license. Remember, the steering wheel represents responsibility, and you can't handle it without that little blue booklet.

[MirandaFitz]

Our driving school instructors often say: Passing the subject four test doesn't mean you have a driver's license yet, just like finishing the college entrance exam doesn't mean you've received an admission notice. I've personally witnessed a student who drove their family car to buy milk tea right after leaving the test center. They got pulled over within three minutes, not only had to pay a fine but also had their father's car impounded for half a month. The DMV takes at least two or three days to produce the physical license, and during this period, even the electronic driving license isn't activated. Young people nowadays are too impatient. Actually, taking a ride-hailing service home would be much more worry-free, and they could even review the probationary period precautions during the ride.

[DelLincoln]

You absolutely cannot drive just after passing the subject four test! Last year, the traffic bureau released data showing that the accident rate for unlicensed driving exceeds 37%. No matter how skilled you are at driving, operating a vehicle without a license is illegal. I have a friend who got carried away after passing the test and drove a shared car, only to have the license plate photographed and directly entered into the traffic system's blacklist. Reminding you to download the traffic management app 12123 on your phone, check vehicle insurance basics before getting your license, and prepare the novice driver sign. Safety is no joke—don't let the hard-earned driver's license get penalty points before it's even warmed up.