How long does it take to get the driver's license after passing the subject four test?
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You can get the driver's license immediately after passing the subject four test, but some regions may have different requirements, which may delay the process. Generally, it takes about a week to receive the license. In areas with lower efficiency, it might take longer, approximately 15 days. Before receiving the driver's license after passing subject four, driving on the road is not allowed, and being caught by traffic police would be considered unlicensed driving. The driver's license has a probation period of one year, during which a probation sign must be displayed while driving. Ways to receive the driver's license: 1. After passing subject four, wait in the designated rest area for the unified distribution of the driver's license; 2. If the DMV is far away and inconvenient to pick up, it can be mailed to the individual; 3. In some regions, the driver's license is handed over to the driving school, which then distributes it to the students, making it more convenient for those who live closer to the driving school than the DMV.
You can usually get your driver's license on the same day after passing the fourth exam. When I took it, I passed in the morning, paid the processing fee on-site, and waited about half an hour before the staff handed me the license. Nowadays, the DMV is quite efficient—you can complete the procedures right at the service point in the exam area without having to go to the main office. Remember to bring your ID card and a one-inch white-background photo; missing materials will delay the process. In some places, the swearing-in ceremony has been simplified—you can get your license directly after watching the safety warning video. However, if you take the exam too late or there are too many test-takers, you might have to pick it up the next day. Your driving school instructor is the most reliable source for this info, as they know the local DMV's procedures. Don't get too excited after getting your license—you'll need to display a probationary sign during the 12-month probationary period before it becomes official.
