Can You Get a Driver's License Without Attending a Driving School?

[DeAngelo]

The regulatory authorities for driving schools are the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Public Security. It is not possible to obtain a driver's license without attending a driving school. Here is some extended information about obtaining a driver's license: 1. Subject 1: Road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test. This is a written exam conducted on a computer, with a perfect score of 100. A score of 90 or above (including 90) is required to pass. 2. Subject 2: Field driving skills test. This is a practical test conducted on-site in a vehicle, with only pass or fail results. It includes five mandatory tasks performed in sequence: reverse parking, parallel parking, S-curve driving, right-angle turning, and hill start and stop. The perfect score is 100, and a score of 80 or above (including 80) is required to pass. 3. Subject 3: Road driving skills test. This is a practical test conducted on actual roads or simulated environments, with a perfect score of 100. The passing scores vary: 90 or above for large buses, 80 or above for large trucks, and 70 or above for other vehicle types. 4. Subject 4: Safe and civilized driving-related knowledge test. This is a written exam with a perfect score of 100. A score of 90 or above (including 90) is required to pass.

[Miriam]

When I was getting my driver's license, I considered self-study since saving money sounded appealing. But in practice, it wasn't feasible—you had to go through a driving school to register for the exam. Driving schools provide systematic training, teaching traffic rules, emergency handling, and road test techniques. With pure self-study, you might barely pass the theory test, but for the practical parts like Subject 2 and Subject 3, you'd need certification materials from a driving school to participate. Enrolling in a driving school also helps mitigate risks, such as avoiding developing bad driving habits. In short, the self-study route is basically a dead end. Investing in a proper driving school is more reliable and safer, saving you wasted time and effort.

[MacEverett]

As someone who's been through it, I care deeply about my child getting a driver's license. Self-study might seem convenient, but professional training from a driving school is essential. It systematically teaches safe driving skills, including how to handle complex road conditions and accident prevention. Skipping this step might get you through the theory test, but most places require a driving school to submit qualification proof for the road test. Enrolling in a driving school may cost more, but what you get in return is reliable skills and exam guidance. Especially with frequent traffic accidents nowadays, solid learning can protect both yourself and others. I strongly advise against saving that little bit of money—finding a good driving school to build a solid foundation is the most reassuring approach.

[LaAnderson]

Last year, I tried to learn driving and take the license test without enrolling in a driving school, but I hit a wall. The theoretical part was manageable—I could pass by practicing with an app. However, when it came to the practical test, the driving test center required application materials to be submitted by a driving school, and self-learners weren’t allowed to register. I wasted several months before realizing this and had to switch to a driving school. The school provided real practice grounds and immediate feedback from instructors, which was far better than just watching videos. Self-learning often overlooks details, like reversing into a parking spot. In the end, I signed up for classes, learned faster, and found it more reliable. I don’t recommend taking the detour.