Can I transfer to another location after failing the Subject 3 driving test once?
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Yes, but you need to go to the driving school in advance to retake the test and pay the local examination fee before you can take the test. The following is an extension of the driver's license application locations: If you reside in your household registration area: Applicants residing in their household registration area should apply there. If you reside in a temporary residence: Applicants residing in a temporary residence can apply there (in Ningbo, a temporary residence permit valid for 3 months is required for application). Active military personnel (including armed police): Should apply at their place of residence. Foreign nationals: Should apply at their place of residence. For adding a permitted vehicle type: Applicants wishing to add a permitted vehicle type should apply at the place where their current motor vehicle driver's license was issued.
Yes, I specifically asked the driving school instructor about this. If you fail the Subject 3 test once, you can definitely transfer to another location to continue taking the exam—it's not a big issue. However, you need to transfer your records first. Bring your ID card to the original driving test department to complete a transfer procedure, and they will transfer your electronic records to the new city. Once you arrive at the new location, just go to the vehicle management office to schedule the exam. The failed attempt won’t affect your eligibility. By the way, I had a friend who did exactly this—transferred from Nanjing to Suzhou for the test and ended up passing more easily after the move. If you’re transferring locations, remember to check the local procedures in advance, as some cities may require additional documents like a residence permit.
I've been through this situation—failed the driving test (Subject 3) twice and had to relocate to another city due to a job transfer. I called the DMV for advice, and they clearly told me that transferring to another location is possible, but three points must be noted: First, you must handle the file transfer yourself—the driving school can't assist with this. Second, the exam scheduling rules may vary between cities. For example, Shenzhen requires online reservations, while Guangzhou allows on-site queuing. Third, your previous failed test scores remain valid in the new city and won't be reset. Now, the process for inter-provincial transfers is much simpler. After last year's policy adjustments, repeat medical exams are mostly unnecessary. My advice is to go directly to the local DMV counter—their system will quickly show the fastest way to proceed.
