Do I have to pay an exam fee for each subject of the driver's license test?
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Summary: Generally, fees are required. If the tuition fee you paid when enrolling in the driving school did not include exam fees, then you will need to pay the exam fee for each test. If the tuition fee already includes the exam fees, then you won't need to pay for each test. However, this only applies to the first attempt of each subject. If you fail the exam and need to retake it, you will have to pay an additional retake fee. Typically, the tuition fee provided by driving schools covers the first exam fees, while retake fees are paid separately by the student.
When I first got my driver's license, I was also confused about the costs. Indeed, each subject requires a separate exam fee. The written test for Subject 1 costs around a few dozen yuan and is usually paid together when registering at the driving school. The Subject 2 field test is the most expensive, costing over 200 yuan, as it involves the use of the test site's equipment and monitoring systems. The Subject 3 road test is nearly 200 yuan again, mainly covering the cost of the accompanying examiner and route maintenance. Finally, the Subject 4 theory test is relatively cheaper, similar in price to Subject 1. There's also a small detail: each retake requires a new payment, at the same price as the original test. However, the fee standards vary slightly between cities, with the north possibly being a few dozen yuan cheaper than the south. These fees are generally included in the driving school's total price. The package I signed up for, which guaranteed passing, clearly stated that it included the fees for all four tests.
I remember my driving instructor specifically reminded me about the cost issue—each official test requires a separate payment. The theory test for traffic rules (Subject 1) has a basic fee, around 80 yuan. The practical test for parking and other maneuvers (Subject 2) is the most expensive, costing over 200 yuan, mainly due to venue usage and equipment costs. The on-road test (Subject 3) is priced similarly to Subject 2, around 200 yuan. The final safety and civics test (Subject 4) drops back to a few dozen yuan. Failing a test adds to the expense, as retake fees must be paid again at the same price as the initial test. Prices vary noticeably by region—our county town is 20-30 yuan cheaper than the provincial capital. When enrolling, make sure to clarify: all-inclusive packages usually cover the first test fee, but retakes are mostly out-of-pocket.
