How long does it take to get a driver's license after passing the fourth subject test?
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You can receive your driver's license within a week or about ten days after passing the fourth subject test, though the exact time may vary depending on the region. Below are the specific details about obtaining the driver's license: 1. After passing the fourth subject test, you must undergo at least thirty minutes of traffic safety and civilized driving education, as well as case studies of traffic accidents, and participate in a license-receiving oath ceremony before the vehicle management office issues the driver's license. 2. The methods of receiving the license include obtaining it on the spot after the test, having it mailed to you, picking it up at the driving school, or collecting it at the vehicle management office. 3. If you are applying to add a permitted driving category, your original driver's license must be surrendered.
Just accompanied a friend to get their driver's license yesterday. The answer depends on the specific situation. After passing the subject 4 test, qualified candidates need to wait at the test center for the results to be uploaded and the license to be made. Generally, it takes 1-3 hours to get the license on-site. Remember to bring the original ID card, and some test centers may also require submitting photos. If the DMV system is undergoing maintenance or there's a large crowd, it might be delayed until the next day. For those in a hurry, it's recommended to take the test in the morning to avoid peak hours. If you choose mail delivery, efficient cities like Shenzhen can deliver it the next day, while remote areas may take 3-5 working days. By the way, there's a safety oath ceremony before receiving the license, so don't leave right after the test.
Recent graduates from our driving school have provided feedback on the time it takes to receive their driver's licenses, which falls into three scenarios: The first is when the license is issued directly at the test center. For example, at Beijing Haidian Driving School, you can collect your license 40 minutes after signing post-exam. The second scenario involves the license being transferred to the local DMV. My cousin, who took the test in Zhengzhou last Thursday, was only notified to collect it on Monday afternoon. The third and slowest method is mailing, especially for cross-province deliveries, which can take five to six days to arrive. It's advisable to ask your instructor in advance whether the test center issues licenses on the spot. If it's mailed, remember to provide a detailed address. Special attention should be paid to the transition period between a temporary and a formal driver's license—you cannot drive alone during this interim period, so it's best to avoid self-drive tours during this window.
As someone who has gone through the driving test three times (failed the fourth subject twice), the trend of getting the license immediately after passing the test is becoming more common. After the upgrade of the DMV's certification equipment, 80% of test centers now support instant issuance. However, be aware of three potential issues: first, system crashes—last week, the Nanjing test center had server issues due to lightning, leaving hundreds waiting for four hours; second, incomplete documentation, such as additional-driver applicants forgetting their old license and needing to complete extra procedures; third, expired registration for out-of-town tests. Generally, those who finish before 4 PM can get it done the same day. It's advisable to bring double-sided tape and dark-colored clothes to avoid retaking photos on-site if they don’t meet requirements.
