How Long Does It Usually Take to Get a Driver's License?
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If following the normal progress and passing each test smoothly, it would take at least 50 days. However, in reality, due to factors such as driving school hour requirements, severe backlog of students, exam quota arrangements, and the number of vehicles and instructors, the time to obtain a driver's license is generally around 3 months. Below is relevant information about the driving test: 1. Introduction: The motor vehicle driving test is an examination to obtain a driver's license, adopting nationally unified test subjects and passing standards. 2. Test Classification: The test is divided into three subjects and four tests: theoretical knowledge, field driving skills, road driving skills, and civilized driving-related knowledge. Different test items are specified according to different permitted vehicle types. The basic process includes filling out forms, physical examination, acceptance, payment, examination, and license production.
I got my driver's license in two and a half months, but it really depends on the individual. For the theory test (Subject 1), I spent one week studying two hours every night. I got stuck on reverse parking (Subject 2) for half a month. The density of driving school schedules matters a lot—my colleague could only book two sessions per week and dragged it out for four months. Now policies have changed: you must complete all mandatory training hours before booking exams, unlike the old crash course system. My advice is to directly ask about the average timeline when enrolling, and avoid the student rush during winter/summer breaks. Getting the license is just the beginning—I hired a driving coach for 10 extra hours of practice before daring to drive alone. That's when you truly gain real skills.
