How Long Does a Driver's License Exam Expire?
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The validity period for obtaining a driver's license is three years, starting from the date of passing the Subject 1 exam. Below are the details of the new driving test regulations: Adjustments to Exam Scheduling Time: For obtaining a small automatic transmission vehicle driver's license, the scheduling interval for the Subject 3 exam has been shortened from 30 days after passing Subject 1 to 20 days. For upgrading to a large or medium-sized passenger or cargo vehicle driver's license, the scheduling interval for Subject 3 has been shortened from 40 days after passing Subject 1 to 30 days. Adjustments to the Number of Cross-Regional Subject Exams: For small vehicle driver's license applications, the number of times an applicant can request a change of exam location has been adjusted from once to no more than three times, to meet the needs of applicants taking exams in different regions. Reduction of Proxy Materials: If an applicant cannot promptly handle license replacement or other traffic management services, they can authorize someone else to do so through the Traffic Management 12123 platform without needing to provide a paper authorization letter.
I remember when I got my driver's license, the validity period of the learner's permit was three years, starting from the day you passed the theoretical exam (Subject 1). Within these three years, you had to complete both Subject 2 (field training) and Subject 3 (road test), otherwise everything would be wasted once the time was up, and you'd have to start all over again. I experienced a similar situation myself—at first, I thought there was plenty of time, but then work got busy and I delayed for a year and a half. With only a few months left, I hurriedly asked my instructor for extra lessons to avoid expiration. If it had expired, not only would my previous efforts have been in vain, but I'd also have to pay the fees and register again, wasting thousands of dollars and having to go through all the learning materials once more. So, I advise new learners to plan their time wisely and not take chances like I did. Enrolling in a reliable driving school to keep track of progress is safer. Regularly reviewing driving test knowledge is also important, as getting rusty can make the exam harder. In short, the three-year deadline isn’t too short but also not too long—striking while the iron is hot saves both time and effort.
