Can Subject 4 be taken nationwide?
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Currently, the Subject 4 exam cannot be taken nationwide because the driver's license is issued by the local vehicle management office where the applicant registered. The exam can only be taken at test centers in the registration location that offer the Subject 4 exam. Below is additional information: Regulations: Starting from June 1, 2019, small vehicle driver's license exams can be taken in different locations for different subjects. The Ministry of Public Security has implemented a policy allowing small vehicle driver's license exams to be taken in different locations for different subjects, based on the nationwide networking of exam results. Applicants for a small vehicle driver's license (Class C) who have passed some subjects can apply to change the exam location if they move to another city for work, study, or living. Documentation: As one of the 10 measures under the "simplification, decentralization, and optimization" reform of public security traffic management, the specific procedure for changing the exam location for small vehicle driver's license exams is to directly apply at the vehicle management office in the current residence. There is no need to return to the original exam location. The exam location can be changed once. Mainland residents can use their resident ID cards, while residents from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan can use their residence permits to directly apply for a change of exam location. Other individuals and situations require submitting identity documents as per the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses."
Absolutely! The current driver's license exam policies are very convenient. As the final step to obtaining a license, the Subject 4 test can be taken at any DMV nationwide. I remember last year my nephew was studying in Guangzhou and he passed Subject 4 locally, receiving his license on the spot. However, there are two key points to note: First, you must complete it within your exam file's validity period, typically three years starting from Subject 1. Second, it's best to check the online reservation system in advance, as some smaller cities may only open test centers 1-2 days per week. If you previously took Subject 3 in another location, remember to bring your ID card and previous test score records – the staff can process cross-regional exam procedures for you in just minutes, making it extremely hassle-free.