Can Subject 4 be taken in a different location?
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For applying for C1, C2, or C5 driver's licenses, Subject 4 can be taken in a different location. Applying to take Subject 4 in a different location: To apply for taking Subject 4 in a different location, simply bring your ID card to the local vehicle management office at your current residence to complete the exam location change procedure. There is no need to return to the original exam location, nor is it necessary to submit additional documents such as residence permits or temporary residence permits. Additionally, the exam location can only be changed once, and all remaining subject exams as well as the license issuance must be completed in the new city after the change. After the exam location is changed, the results of the already passed subjects remain valid, and the candidate can schedule the remaining subject exams at the current residence. Once all subject exams are passed, the driver's license can be obtained in the current city of residence. Is it necessary to affiliate with a driving school for exams in a different location: If Subject 2 or Subject 3 has not yet been taken, generally, transferring to a different location requires affiliating with a driving school due to the current requirement for a certain number of training hours. If the required hours are not met, it will be impossible to schedule the exams. If only Subject 4 remains to be taken, generally, the vehicle management office will arrange for the exam to be taken at a designated testing center.
As a long-term driving test trainer on the front lines, I've seen many students successfully transfer their Subject 4 exam to another location. The key is to use the Traffic Management 12123 APP—it's very simple: log in, go to the exam scheduling page, select the out-of-town exam application entry, fill in your information and target location, then submit. Just make sure your Subject 1 to 3 scores have been passed and are within the three-year validity period, otherwise the system will reject it. Last time, a student I coached finished Subject 3 in Guangzhou and went to work in Shenzhen, directly handling the scheduling on their phone. They could take the exam within a week and got their license on the spot after passing. I recommend everyone download the APP in advance to practice the process—don’t wait until the last minute to run into issues. Transferring exams really saves time and costs, especially for those with frequent job changes.
