Can the Driving Test Subject 4 Be Taken Across Provinces?
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For applicants of C1, C2, and C5 driver's licenses, Subject 4 of the driving test can be taken across provinces. The relevant introduction to changing the test location is as follows: Introduction to Applying for a Change of Test Location: In 2019, the Ministry of Public Security, on the basis of promoting nationwide networking of test scores, implemented cross-regional subject tests for small car driver's licenses. Applicants who have passed some subjects during the application for a small car driver's license (C1, C2, C5) and then move to another location for work, study, or life can apply to change the test location. Introduction to Changing the Test Location: There is only one opportunity to change the test location. After the change, the remaining subject tests and the collection of the license must be completed in the new city. After changing the test location, the scores of the passed subjects remain valid, and the applicant can schedule the remaining subject tests in the current place of residence. Once all subject tests are passed, the driver's license can be collected in the current city of residence.
I recently researched the driver's license exam policies and found that Subject 4 can indeed be taken across provinces, but there are specific rules to follow. According to a friend who works in the traffic management department, the new regulations from the Ministry of Public Security allow candidates to apply for cross-regional exam scheduling via the 12123 mobile app. The specific process involves logging into the app, clicking on 'Driver's License Services,' then selecting 'Cross-Regional Exam Scheduling,' and confirming approval from the original driving school before choosing a nearby test center. The advantage is that it saves time for those working or studying away from home, but be mindful of the file transfer issue—your records will be transferred to the new province after the exam. If any issues arise during the process, such as app incompatibility, it's recommended to consult the original registration office with your ID and registration materials. Overall, the system is becoming more user-friendly, and everyone is encouraged to give it a try.
My experience taking the interprovincial Subject 4 exam went smoothly. I originally registered in my hometown Henan, but decided to take the test while on business trip in Jiangsu by booking through the 12123 APP. The process was quite simple: open the APP to apply for cross-region examination, got approved after two days of waiting, then selected a weekend test site. Just needed to bring my ID card and original registration certificate for the exam, with no additional fees. After passing, the driver's license was issued by Jiangsu DMV and mailed to my hometown. The only headache was encountering an outdated APP version during initial login, which was resolved after upgrading. This saved me multiple train tickets and is perfect for mobile professionals like me - time and effort efficient. Don't worry about failure cases, it's generally manageable.
