Can I Transfer Driving Schools Twice?
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You can transfer driving schools twice. Here is the relevant information: 1. No exam scheduled: Students who have enrolled in a driving school but have not yet scheduled the subject one exam can transfer to another driving school. This may be due to personal reasons for wanting to change driving schools or because of issues with the driving school. 2. Exam already scheduled: Students who have enrolled in a driving school and have already scheduled the subject one exam cannot transfer to another driving school. After enrollment, the candidate's information is registered in the public security vehicle management office's exam network, and the national exam system records which driving school the candidate belongs to. 3. Application location: You can directly apply to change the exam location at the vehicle management office in your current place of residence, without needing to return to the original exam location. The exam location can be changed once.
I remember when I was learning to drive, I also wanted to transfer schools because the instructor was too harsh. After consulting a friend at the DMV, I learned that there are no restrictions on the number of transfers in national regulations—theoretically, transferring twice is entirely feasible. However, each transfer involves a lot of paperwork: first, you need the original driving school to issue a transfer-out certificate, then re-establish your file at the new school, and wait for the DMV to review the file transfer. The key issue is refunds—some driving schools deduct fees based on your learning progress. I’ve seen someone lose 30% of their tuition after transferring twice. If you really need to transfer, I suggest clarifying the contract terms in advance and keeping all payment receipts.
Last year, my cousin had to transfer driving schools twice while learning to drive—first because of moving, and second because the driving school suddenly closed down. Transferring schools itself is legal, but the actual process is particularly troublesome. Each time you transfer, you have to go through a new medical check-up and photo session, transfer the records for the written test (Subject 1), and previously completed driving hours might even be invalidated. It’s best not to rush into transferring schools; try negotiating for a coach change or adjusting training schedules first. If you absolutely must transfer twice, remember to check your file status at the local vehicle management office first to avoid dual registration affecting your exam eligibility. Nowadays, some cities even allow you to apply for school transfers via the Traffic Management 12123 app.
