Can You Change Driving Schools Midway Through the Driving Test Process?
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If the three-year validity period for obtaining a driver's license expires before completing all driving tests, the previously passed subjects will be invalidated, and you will need to retake the exams. Of course, if you decide not to continue and want a refund, the amount refunded depends on the progress of your tests, which can be categorized as follows: 1. Enrolled in a driving school but did not take any tests: In this case, there is no "three-year expiration" issue because the three-year validity period starts only after passing the subject one test, when the vehicle management office issues the learning-to-drive certificate. Therefore, if you have not attended subject one training or completed subject one, and the driving school fails to arrange subject two training within 60 days due to the school's reasons, the driving school should provide a full refund. 2. Passed subject one but did not complete the remaining subjects before the expiration: If you have passed some subjects but failed to complete the remaining ones within the three-year validity period, the driving school will refund a portion of the training fee. However, if the expiration is entirely due to the student's personal reasons, the driving school may not provide a refund. 3. Fast-track scheduling for expiring driver's license validity: If the learning-to-drive certificate has less than six months of validity remaining, the student can switch to priority scheduling when booking exams. Note that each subject can be prioritized for scheduling once online. During priority scheduling, students can choose exam sessions with available priority slots. As long as the scheduling request is successful and there are no other regulatory obstacles, the exam can be arranged.
When I was getting my driver's license, I switched driving schools midway, mainly because the instructor at my original school was too irresponsible. He was late several times in a row, causing me to fail the second subject test twice. Out of frustration, I switched to a new driving school. After transferring, they helped me handle the transfer procedures at the vehicle management office, paying about 200 yuan in transfer fees, and re-established my records to continue with the second subject test. The whole process wasn't complicated, but it's important to back up old records in advance and clarify matters with the old school to avoid disputes. After the switch, the new instructor was very professional, and I passed quickly. A reminder to everyone: if the service is poor or moving causes inconvenience, don't hesitate to switch—safety first, don't waste time, but choosing a reputable driving school is key. This experience taught me not to tolerate poor service to avoid delaying my driving progress.
