Can Previous Scores Be Retained When Transferring to Another Driving School?
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Transferring schools allows for the retention of previous scores. If within the same region, you only need to go to the local vehicle management office to transfer your student records to the current driving school. For different regions, you need to retrieve your records from the original vehicle management office and submit them to the current one. Below are some considerations regarding transferring driving schools: 1. Time: Key aspects to focus on: theoretical study time, initial exam time, final exam time, license collection time, practice time and its flexibility, ensuring the driving school's promised schedule meets your requirements. 2. Pick-up and Shuttle Services: Detailed location of the training ground, availability of pick-up services, presence of shuttle buses or public transportation, their schedules and operational status, etc.
One of my students previously encountered the issue of transferring driving schools. He had just passed Subject Two and was worried about having to retake exams after transferring. In fact, driving test scores are nationally networked, and as long as it's within the three-year validity period, records of passing Subject One will be retained. When transferring, just bring your ID to the DMV to complete the transfer procedures, and the staff will transfer your electronic records to the new driving school's system. The key is to settle all fees with the original driving school and obtain a completion certificate, otherwise the new driving school might not accept you. Most of my students who transferred were able to proceed to Subject Three, but DMV procedures can vary slightly by location, so it's best to inquire in advance about the specific materials required.
Last month, my niece just transferred to a new driving school after completing her Subject 1 exam. Remember to have her bring all exam documents to the original driving school to obtain a withdrawal certificate, then the new school will re-establish her file and input the information. The driving test system retains records of all previously passed subjects, so there's no need to worry about retaking Subject 1. However, note that the training hour records might be reset—some regions require retaking the theoretical course hours after transferring. Actually, you can now check the validity period in the Traffic Management 12123 app. It's best to confirm whether the scores are still within the three-year validity period before transferring schools.
