Do You Need to Pay for a Driving Test Retake?
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Generally, there is one free retake opportunity for driving tests, meaning the first retake does not require a fee. Below are the detailed rules regarding the number of retakes for each driving test subject: 1. Subject 1: There is no limit on the number of retakes; you will have one immediate retake opportunity during the exam, and each scheduled test allows two attempts. 2. Subject 2: You can schedule the test up to five times, with two attempts per scheduled test, totaling ten attempts. 3. Subject 3: Similar to Subject 2, you can schedule the test up to five times, totaling ten attempts. 4. Subject 4: There is no limit on the number of retakes; you will have one immediate retake opportunity during the exam, and each scheduled test allows two attempts.
Yes, you usually have to pay for a make-up driving test. A friend of mine just failed the third subject last week and was notified by the driving school to pay a make-up fee, roughly between 200 to 300 RMB. They said it covers the venue rental and the examiner's salary. This expense can't be avoided, but it's much more cost-effective than re-enrolling in the entire course. I think practicing difficult maneuvers like parallel parking and reverse parking more often and making fewer mistakes can help avoid unnecessary expenses. After all, learning to drive is already a costly endeavor, and passing the test earlier saves both time and effort. By the way, check the driving school contract to see if it includes make-up tests—some discounted packages might offer one free retake opportunity. Don’t let others trick you into paying extra.
