Can I Get a Refund After Enrolling in a Driving School?
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If you have not taken the Subject 1 test after enrolling in a driving school, you can get a refund, but a certain amount of penalty will be deducted. Below are the specific details regarding driving school tuition refunds: 1. Student's breach of contract: If a student applies for a tuition refund due to personal reasons, it is considered a breach of contract by the student. The standard penalty is 20% of the tuition if no subject tests have been taken. If certain subject tests have been taken, corresponding examination fees will be charged. The specific charges are based on the agreement signed at the time of enrollment. 2. Driving school's reasons: If the driving school relocates from its original address after the student has paid the tuition, causing the student to travel a longer distance for driving lessons, this is considered the driving school's responsibility. If the two parties fail to reach a new agreement on related matters, the student can choose to get a full or partial refund of the tuition.
I know all about whether you can get a refund after signing up for driving school because I've been through a similar situation. Last year, I enrolled and paid the fees, but just a few days later, a family emergency came up, and I had to return to my hometown. I rushed to the driving school to ask, and the receptionist was quite friendly, saying a refund was possible but subject to the contract terms. I hadn’t read the contract carefully when signing it—the refund policy stated: If no classes have started within 7 days of enrollment, a full refund is possible; if theory classes have been attended, only 70% can be refunded; practical training fees are non-refundable. Luckily, I only lost a small handling fee. My advice is to always clarify the refund policy before enrolling, and it’s best to have the terms written into the contract. Common reasons for refunds include moving, health issues, or poor service from the driving school. If you encounter issues like late instructors or poor teaching quality, you can argue for a partial refund. Remember to handle refund requests early—delaying may lead to greater losses. Filing a complaint with 12315 can also be very effective.
