Can the driving license test fees be paid collectively after completing all tests?
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Driving license test fees cannot be paid collectively after completing all tests; they need to be paid in advance. Below is relevant information about test fees: 1. Reason: The fees paid when registering at the driving school already include the test fees. All subsequent fees are already included and are fully handled by the driving school. 2. Test process: Applicants for a motor vehicle driver's license must pass four test subjects. These include the subject on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge (Subject 1), the subject on field driving skills (Subject 2), the subject on road driving skills (Subject 3), and the subject on safe and civilized driving knowledge (Subject 4). 3. Notes: Each subject can be taken once with one retake opportunity. If the retake is still unsuccessful, the applicant must wait for a period before reapplying for the subject test. The test dates for Subject 2 and Subject 3 should be scheduled within 20 days after passing the previous subject. Within the validity period of the driving skill test permit (generally 3 years), the results of passed subjects remain valid.
I remember the payment process for getting a driver's license was quite particular—it wasn't as simple as paying everything after completing the tests. You had to pay for Subject 1 when registering, and after passing Subject 1, you had to pay for Subjects 2 and 3 before the system would schedule the exams. This is because the testing authorities were concerned that some people might not pay after completing the tests, which would disrupt the workflow. Personally, I paid for each step on time without any issues, and it saved me the trouble of procrastination. The overall cost wasn't too high—around a few thousand yuan—but paying in stages helped ease the financial pressure. It also helped me cut back on other expenses during preparation, like avoiding unnecessary materials. I recommend planning payments in advance rather than thinking about paying later—if you forget, getting denied for the exam would be a big loss. In short, following the rules is the most hassle-free approach.
From the experience of obtaining a driver's license, fees are typically paid separately for each subject and cannot be deferred until after all exams are completed. Before each exam stage, such as the theory test or road test, payment records must be confirmed to proceed; the backend system is set up this way to prevent fee defaults. A friend of mine tried taking the test first and paying later, only to get stuck at Subject 3 and waste a trip. Fees also involve retakes or simulation costs, all of which require prepayment. It's advisable to pay step-by-step rather than waiting to pay in bulk—delaying only affects progress and wastes more time. The fees themselves aren't expensive, and paying in installments is fair. While preparing, pay attention to the rules, such as some driving schools offering bundled fee services for convenience. Just pay early and be done with it.
