Can I still practice driving if I haven't been to the driving school for over a year?
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You can still continue practicing driving even if you haven't been to the driving school for over a year. The driver's examination (motor vehicle driver's examination) is a qualification test organized by the Vehicle Management Office of the Public Security Bureau. Only by passing the driver's examination can you obtain a driver's license and legally operate motor vehicles. Extended information: The contents of the motor vehicle driver's examination include: 1. Examination subjects on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. 2. Examination subjects on field driving skills. 3. Examination subjects on road driving skills and safe, civilized driving knowledge. 4. Subject 4 theoretical examination, driver's theoretical examination, which is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment.
I signed up last year, but then got too busy with work and put driving school on hold for over a year. When I went back to practice, I thought I'd have to start from scratch, but the instructor told me I just needed to pay a few hundred yuan to continue within the contract period. The main issue was my skills had gotten rusty—he advised not rushing into driving right away. Instead, arrange a refresher course at the driving school to review basics like turning and parking. Also, check for updates to traffic rules; many cities have changed their traffic restriction policies—you don’t want to pass the test only to realize you’ve forgotten the rules. The cost might be a bit higher, but safety comes first. A few extra practice sessions to regain confidence should do the trick. Communication is key—call and clarify the details.
