Can the Subject 2 Driving Test Be Taken in a Different Location?
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After passing the Subject 1 driving test, you can take the Subject 2 test in a different location. The public security authorities have introduced 10 new measures for the reform of "delegating power, improving regulation, and upgrading services" in traffic management, including "cross-regional handling" for 5 types of services such as driving tests and "convenient and fast handling" for 5 services including vehicle mortgage registration. These measures have been implemented since June 1, 2019. More details are as follows: 1. In terms of "cross-regional handling," first, small vehicle driving licenses can be obtained nationwide. Applicants can apply for a small vehicle driving license anywhere in the country with their resident ID card, without needing to submit proof of residence registration. 2. Secondly, the subject tests can be taken in different locations. If an applicant who has passed some subjects of the small vehicle driving test changes their residence due to work, study, or life reasons, they can apply to change the test location and continue the remaining subjects, reducing the burden of traveling back and forth for tests.
It is indeed possible to take the Subject 2 driving test in a different location, as I personally helped a relative with this process. The policy allows applicants to change their test location due to work or relocation, as long as they apply at the vehicle management office with their ID card, and the scores of completed subjects will be retained. However, it's important to note that you can only change the test location once during the entire driving test process. When I helped my nephew transfer from Qingdao to Hangzhou for the test, we encountered a system review, which took three days longer than expected. The most hassle-free method is to call the local vehicle management office in advance to confirm the required documents and also inquire about fee settlements with the driving school, as some schools charge a service fee for students who transfer mid-course. The key to taking the test in a different location is to allow extra time for processing, so it doesn't affect your test scheduling progress.
Taking the Subject 2 test in a different location is completely fine. My neighbor did exactly that last year. The Ministry of Public Security has clear policies supporting this - as long as you need to change cities due to life changes after passing Subject 1, just bring your ID card to the local vehicle management office in the new city to apply for a test site change. Test scores are automatically synchronized nationwide through the network, so no need to retake exams. However, note that you can only change test locations once during the entire driving learning period, and this rule is strictly enforced. Remember to bring your original driving school's training record when applying to save unnecessary trips. In practice, efficiency varies among different vehicle management offices, so I recommend going right when they open on weekdays for fastest service - the system tends to lag after 3 PM. If you've already signed a contract with a driving school, make sure to confirm refund policies when transferring to avoid disputes.
