Can the Subject 4 of the Driver's License Exam Be Transferred to Another Location?
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For students applying for C1, C2, or C5 driver's licenses, Subject 4 can be taken in a different location. Since June 2019, the Ministry of Public Security has implemented a policy allowing the transfer of small vehicle driver's license exams to different locations under the "National Unified Exam" framework. If you originally registered for a driving school in your hometown and have passed some exams but need to change your residence due to work, study, or other personal reasons, you can apply to change the exam location. Process for applying to take Subject 4 in a different location: The student only needs to bring their ID card to the local vehicle management office at their current residence to complete the exam location transfer procedure. There is no need to return to the original exam location or submit additional documents such as residence permits or temporary residence permits. You only have one chance to change the exam location for Subject 4. After the change, all remaining exams and the license issuance must be completed in the new city. The scores of already passed subjects remain valid after the location change, and the candidate can schedule the remaining exams at their current residence. Once all exams are passed, the driver's license can be issued in the current city of residence. If you haven't taken Subject 2 or Subject 3 yet, transferring to another location usually requires enrolling in a local driving school due to mandatory training hours. Without completing the required hours, you cannot schedule the exams. If only Subject 4 remains, the vehicle management office will typically arrange for the exam at a designated test center. However, some regions may still require enrollment in a driving school or charge additional fees for the transfer, so it's best to consult the local vehicle management office for specific details.
I just encountered this issue after moving to a new city for work. It's indeed possible to transfer the Subject 4 exam to another location—I transferred mine from my hometown to my current city of residence. The process isn't overly complicated, but you first need to complete a transfer-out at the original DMV office, bringing your ID card and training records. Then, apply at the destination DMV office where they'll retrieve your records. It's best to check local material requirements in advance. Transferring doesn't affect existing scores, though some locations may take 2-3 days for record transfers, so early processing is recommended. The nationwide exam policy is quite user-friendly now—for frequent job relocators like me, there's no worry about abandoning exams midway. Just ensure smooth coordination between both DMVs.