Do I need to cancel my expired driving school registration before reapplying after three years?
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If you have passed Subject 1, you need to cancel your registration before reapplying; if you haven't taken any tests, the registration fee remains valid indefinitely. Below are the relevant regulations for driving school registrations expired for three years: 1. The validity period for a driver's license application is three years from the date of passing Subject 1, during which all subjects must be completed; 2. If you have passed Subject 1 but failed to complete the remaining subjects within the three-year validity period, you must personally cancel your exam records at the vehicle management office before reapplying; 3. If you haven't taken or failed Subject 1, the registration fee remains valid indefinitely, and there is no expiration time.
From my personal experience with driving school, if your enrollment expires after three years, you usually need to cancel it before re-registering. Typically, the validity period for driving school enrollment is one to three years, depending on local regulations. Once expired, your learning records remain in the system, and without cancellation, your new application might be directly rejected. I’ve encountered this situation myself: I enrolled in a driving school years ago but got busy with work and delayed for three years. When I tried to register at a new place, the staff informed me that my old records were still in the system, and I had to return to the original driving school or the DMV to complete the cancellation process before re-registering. The whole procedure isn’t difficult—just bring your ID card and sign a few documents—but don’t delay it, as the longer you wait, the more complicated it gets. Nowadays, driving policies update quickly, and when you re-register, you’ll need to go through a new medical exam and pay fees again. My advice is to handle it early to avoid hassle. Safety comes first when driving, and an expired enrollment means your learning process was interrupted. The best approach is to cancel it promptly and plan your time wisely to avoid affecting your progress.
