Does transferring to another driving school require the consent of the original driving school?
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Transferring to another driving school requires submitting an application to the original driving school. After obtaining the driving school's approval, you need to bring your ID card to complete the transfer procedures and obtain a transfer certificate. Only one opportunity to change the exam location: You can change the exam location only once. After the change, the remaining subject exams and the collection of the driver's license must be completed in the new city. The scores of the passed subjects remain valid after the exam location change, and you can schedule the remaining subject exams in your current place of residence. Once all subject exams are passed, you can collect your driver's license in the current city of residence. Transferring to another location may require affiliation with a driving school: If you have not yet taken the subject two or subject three exams, transferring to another location generally requires affiliation with a driving school, as there are now hourly requirements. If the required hours are not met, you will not be able to schedule the exams.
When I changed driving schools before, personal experience taught me that approval from the original driving school is necessary. Without their consent, the records couldn't be transferred, and the new school outright refused to accept me. The original school checks whether you've settled any outstanding payments, such as remaining lesson fees or training costs, and only issues a transfer certificate once everything is cleared. I recommend calling ahead or visiting their office to discuss and sign a contract termination agreement. However, if there are disputes—like unpaid fees or complaints about service—things might get stuck, requiring negotiation to resolve. Some regions have looser policies, but in most cases, approval is a strict requirement. Failing to sort it out can disrupt your learning progress and delay exams. So, it's safer to communicate early and clarify the rules with the local traffic management office.
