How Long Does It Generally Take to Complete the Driving Test?
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After enrolling in a driving school, the waiting period for the first subject test (Subject 1) is approximately 30 days. Here are the relevant details: 1. Time for Subject 2 Test: After passing Subject 1, you can schedule the Subject 2 test, which typically takes about 20 days, with the longest being two months. (Note: Subject 2 has a required number of training hours that must be completed before scheduling the test). 2. Time for Subject 3 Test: After passing Subject 2, scheduling the Subject 3 test takes at least 20 to 30 days. After completing Subject 3, the waiting period for the Subject 4 test is 3 to 7 days. (The fastest you can take Subject 4 is the next day). 3. License Collection Time: After passing all tests, you can wait at home for your driver's license, which usually takes about a week. You can either pick it up at the driving school or have it mailed to you by the school.
It took me about five months to get my driver's license, mainly because I was too busy with work and could only go to the driving school on weekends. The theoretical study for Subject 1 took over a week of doing practice questions, and I passed the test easily. However, Subject 2, the field driving test, took the longest—I practiced for almost a month before feeling confident enough to take the test, and then waited another two weeks to book a slot. Subject 3, the road test, and Subject 4, the safety test, also took a few weeks each. The whole process requires patience, especially in big cities where there are long queues. My advice is not to rush it—take it step by step without disrupting your work schedule. Including some training time, allocating 3 to 6 months is reasonable for an average office worker.
