Can I Transfer to Another Driving School After Passing Subject One?
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You can transfer to another driving school after passing Subject One. However, since a driver training contract relationship has already been established between the student and the original driving school, it is necessary to negotiate with the original driving school. If the driving school agrees to the transfer and refunds part of the fees, you can apply to the vehicle management office to cancel the previous registration information and then re-register. The content of the motor vehicle driver's examination is divided into the following subjects: Subject One - Road Traffic Safety Laws, Regulations, and Related Knowledge Theory Test; Subject Two - Venue Driving Skills Test; Subject Three - Road Driving Skills Test; Subject Four - Safe and Civilized Driving Common Sense Knowledge Theory Test. The examination content and passing standards are uniform nationwide, with corresponding test items specified according to different types of vehicles eligible for driving.
After passing Subject 1, you can indeed transfer to another driving school. When I was learning to drive, I wanted to change locations due to a job transfer. To switch driving schools, you first need to go to your original driving school to complete a transfer-out procedure, then go to the vehicle management office to cancel your student record. After that, the new driving school can accept you, and you can continue with Subject 2 training. The whole process might be a bit troublesome, time-consuming, and may cost a few hundred yuan in fees. A friend of mine ended up spending more money on training after transferring. I recommend not switching unless there are major issues with the original driving school, such as irresponsible instructors, as it could affect your overall exam progress. When choosing a new driving school in a different location, make sure to check its reputation to avoid repeating past mistakes.
As a parent who has helped my child with similar matters, it is possible to transfer driving schools after passing the subject one test, but the key is not to mess up the process. First, contact the original driving school to express your intention to transfer, fill out a form and get it stamped. Then, bring your ID card to the vehicle management office to handle the file transfer. Once the new driving school takes over, you can continue learning. Pay attention to the fees—the original driving school may charge a penalty fee that won't be refunded, and the new place might charge extra to continue learning. After my child transferred, we found the progress was delayed by nearly a month. My suggestion is to tough it out and complete subject two first, and only transfer if absolutely necessary to avoid delaying the time it takes to get the driver's license.
Passing the subject one test and then switching driving schools is definitely doable. I've driven for years and heard plenty of experiences. The key is the file transfer: you need to go to the DMV to register the transfer out, and the new driving school will register the file in. The whole process can be completed within half a day. Many people switch schools because the original location is too far or the service is poor. My neighbor changed because of poor communication with the coach and later passed the subject three test smoothly. But you should act early and don't delay. Getting it done early reduces the risk of interrupting your driving lessons.
