Can I retake the test if my driver's license has been deducted 12 points for more than three years?
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If your driver's license has been deducted 12 points for more than three years, you cannot retake the test. Here is some additional information: 1. Time limit for handling 12-point deduction: The time limit for handling a 12-point deduction is 15 days. If it is not handled within 15 days, the traffic management department of the public security authority will announce the suspension of your driver's license. If your driver's license is deducted 12 points, it is recommended to handle it as soon as possible. The learning content is only theoretical knowledge, which is subject one. 2. Penalty regulations for 12-point deduction: If you refuse to participate in the learning or accept the test after your driver's license is deducted 12 points, the traffic management department of the public security authority will announce the suspension of your motor vehicle driver's license. There is a one-year probation period after obtaining the driver's license. If you are deducted 12 points during this period, it is not just a matter of taking subject one. Your probationary driving qualification for the permitted vehicle type will be revoked. Your driver's license will be invalid, and if you want to drive, you will have to pay and apply for a new driver's license.
I remember encountering a similar situation when I was younger. After my driver's license was deducted 12 points, I didn't handle it promptly and only remembered to retake the test a year later. More than three years have passed, and you can still retake the exam. Just make sure to check your license status at the DMV first to avoid expiration. Then, sign up for a 7-day traffic rules learning course and pay the tuition fee. After completing the course, take the theoretical exam (Subject 1). Passing it will immediately restore your 12 points. Safe driving is crucial—if it's been too long since you last studied, the rules might have been updated, so retraining at a driving school would benefit you. Don’t worry about being rejected due to the long wait; I waited a long time myself, and now I’m driving just fine. The key is to take action and not procrastinate. When it comes to driving, safety comes first. Retaking the test is an opportunity to reflect on your habits.
