How Long Does It Take at Most to Get a Driver's License?
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Getting a driver's license can take up to three years at most, as the validity period starts from passing Subject 1 and lasts for three years. Here is some information about the driver's license test: 1. Subject 1: Road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test. It is a written test conducted on a computer, with a full score of 100, and a passing score of 90 or above (including 90). 2. Subject 2: Field driving skills test, conducted in a real vehicle on-site. The result is either pass or fail. It includes five mandatory tests conducted in sequence: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, S-curve driving, right-angle turning, and starting and stopping on a slope. The full score is 100, and a passing score is 80 or above (including 80).
When I took my driver's license test, it was really slow because I was busy with work and family and never had time to practice at the driving school. After registering, it took me half a year to start learning. I failed the first subject once and had to wait a month to retake it. Then I failed the second subject twice, with about three weeks between each attempt. Plus, the driving school had limited slots, so waiting for exam scheduling took time. In the end, it took me nine months from registration to getting my license. Some say it can take over a year, especially if you delay learning or fail the tests repeatedly. The key is to manage your time well—don’t be as disorganized as I was. Squeezing in two hours of practice per week can significantly shorten the process. Remember, safety comes first, and more practice makes you more solid.
