Can the Subject 4 Test Be Taken in Another Province?
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For driving license applications of C1, C2, and C5, the Subject 4 test can be taken in a different location. Below are the relevant regulations: 1. In 2019, the Ministry of Public Security implemented a policy allowing the Subject 4 test for small vehicle driving licenses (C1, C2, C5) to be taken in different locations, based on the nationwide networking of test results. Applicants who have passed some subjects but need to work, study, or live elsewhere can apply to change the test location. 2. Application Location: Applicants can directly apply for a change of test location at the vehicle management office of their current residence, without needing to return to the original test location. The test location can be changed once. 3. Application Procedures: Mainland residents can use their resident ID card, while residents from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan can use their residence permits to directly apply for a change of test location. Other individuals and situations require submission of identification documents as per the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses". 4. Test Process: After the change of test location is approved, applicants can directly schedule the remaining subject tests at their current residence. Previously passed subjects remain valid. Upon passing all subjects, the driving license can be collected at the test site.
Recently, my friend was learning to drive in Hangzhou. After passing Subject 3, he went to Shanghai to take Subject 4. Actually, you can take the test in another province. According to traffic regulations, as long as you have completed the first three subjects in your original province, you can apply for an off-site test. The specific procedure is to contact the original driving school or vehicle management office to fill out an application form and obtain a transfer certificate; then, go to the vehicle management office in the target province to schedule the test. You might need to make a couple of extra trips and pay some processing fees. The advantage is that it’s convenient for people working or studying out of town, saving them the hassle of traveling back and wasting time. However, be sure to check the test schedule in the target location in advance to avoid missing the opportunity. Also, bring your ID card and required documents to prevent any issues. Overall, it’s a very user-friendly policy, and I recommend preparing at least two weeks in advance.
