Do I need to pay again when transferring to a different driving school?
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Transferring to a different driving school requires additional payment for the following reasons: 1. Driving school factors: The new driving school is not affiliated with the original one, so you will need to pay for training fees/registration fees again. 2. Exam factors: If you have passed certain subjects at the original driving school, you may need to reapply for exams at the new driving school, which is equivalent to retaking subjects one through four. The transfer must be approved by the instructor. You will need to withdraw your records from the original driving school, negotiate withdrawal and refunds with the instructor, and then take your student records to the new driving school for affiliation. The instructor will help submit your records to the vehicle management office for review. Once approved, you can continue with the exams.
Transferring driving schools was quite a hassle for me. I found out that you usually have to pay again, depending on the original school's contract and the new school's policies. The original school might not refund the full amount, only a partial fee, and if you transfer halfway through, they deduct the cost of the lessons you've already taken. The new school will definitely charge new fees since they need to arrange instructors and resources. I remember checking my contract and seeing a clause stating that transferring schools required consulting their customer service first to process any refunds. Don’t naively rush to the new place to pay upfront—ask the original school how much they’ll refund and compare whether the new school’s pricing includes materials and other costs. This can help avoid unnecessary expenses. After transferring, you’ll also have to adapt to the new instructor’s teaching style, which is a hassle. Overall, I ended up spending about 20% more. My advice is to contact both schools in advance and print out your training records to prove your progress.
