Can the driving test be extended if it expires before completion?
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The driving test cannot be extended once it expires. Below is a detailed introduction to the driving test: 1. Subject 1: The exam content focuses on driving theory fundamentals, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and related knowledge, testing the candidate's familiarity and memorization of various basic laws and regulations. 2. Subject 2: The Subject 2 test includes five items: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, making a 90-degree turn, and driving through curves. 3. Subject 3: The road driving skills test for Subject 3 generally includes preparation before driving, simulated light tests, starting, driving straight, gear shifting operations, changing lanes, pulling over, proceeding straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, crossing pedestrian crosswalks, passing through school zones, passing bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving. The safe and civilized driving knowledge test generally includes safe driving operation requirements, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations like tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge. 4. Subject 4: The Subject 4 test covers safe and civilized driving knowledge, assessing whether the candidate has the ability to handle more complex and urgent driving situations, further evaluating the candidate's level of traffic awareness.
My cousin encountered this situation last year—he failed the second driving test three times and dragged it until the deadline expired. I specifically checked the DMV regulations for him: the driver's license exam has a validity period of only 3 years from the date of passing the first test, and it becomes invalid upon expiration with no option for renewal. However, during the pandemic (for those whose deadlines expired between January 2020 and the end of 2021), many cities automatically extended the validity by six months, and he happened to qualify for this policy. In normal cases, if the deadline expires, you have to pay the fees again and re-register, starting from the first test. It’s recommended to quickly check the remaining validity period on the Traffic Management 12123 app. If there are still more than 15 days left, you can try to book a 'green channel' for the exam—some test centers offer expedited slots. Don’t wait until the last few days to check, as the system may be congested, making it impossible to secure a test spot.
