How Long Does the Driving School Learning Period Expire?

[VanCamille]

According to Article 38 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," the learning driving permit obtained during the process of learning to drive on training grounds and roads will expire after three years. The validity period of the learning driving permit is three years, and applicants must complete the subject two and subject three tests within this period. Failing to complete the tests within the validity period will result in the invalidation of any previously passed subjects. The passing standards for the driving license test are as follows: 1. Traffic regulations and related knowledge (Subject One) written test, with a full score of 100, and a passing score of 90 or above (including 90). 2. Field driving (Subject Two) on-site, actual vehicle operation. Only pass or fail is assessed. There are nine mandatory test items (all without poles), including reversing into a garage, turning around on a narrow road, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, driving on a curve, emergency braking, driving through a tunnel, and taking a card at a toll booth. All nine items must be passed to pass the Subject Two test. 3. Road driving (Subject Three) on the highway or simulated site, actual vehicle operation. The test is fully monitored by electronic eyes and traffic police, making the road test more fair.

[McMila]

When it comes to the validity period of driving school training, the national regulation generally sets it at three years, starting from the day you pass the Subject 1 exam. This is to prevent students from delaying too long and becoming rusty in their skills, encouraging everyone to complete their training and tests in a timely manner. I’ve seen friends who signed up but dragged their feet, only to have all their results expire after three years, wasting their money and forcing them to re-enroll from Subject 1 to Subject 3, repeating the entire process—costing both time and extra money. In reality, many factors can extend the learning period, such as busy work schedules or family commitments, but driving schools will periodically remind you to avoid expiration. My advice is to plan a schedule when you enroll, setting fixed weekly training sessions to maintain your learning pace. If you’re really close to expiration, you can consult the driving school’s customer service to see if they can offer some flexibility. Ultimately, this is about safe driving, and handling it promptly is the most hassle-free approach.

[BraydenDella]

When I was learning to drive, I almost exceeded the three-year deadline, which was quite tight. After signing up, I was excited and practiced the second subject a few times at first, but then work got busy and I put it off for over half a year. It was the daily reminders from the driving school that snapped me back to reality. In the end, I managed to pass the test just before the deadline and got my license. This experience teaches us not to sign up and then neglect it completely. It's best to schedule one or two training sessions a week to maintain your skills, otherwise, your abilities will deteriorate, and retaking the test will be both difficult and expensive. If unexpected delays occur midway, such as illness or a pandemic, you can usually apply for a temporary extension, but you need to prepare early. Overall, completing the process early is the safest and most cost-effective way to avoid the hassle of starting over.

[TheoMarie]

As a helpful consultant who frequently assists students with their concerns, I've noticed that the validity period for driving school courses is carefully set. Typically, it's three years, starting after passing the theory test (Subject 1). Expiration doesn't just mean retaking exams—most fees are non-refundable, wasting tuition while adding re-examination costs. The solution? Create a schedule upon enrollment to avoid delays. If facing difficulties, negotiate early with the driving school for possible extensions or score preservation—pandemic policies showed such flexibility. Alternatively, transfer to a nearer driving school to save commute time. The key is maximizing efficiency to minimize waste.

[Mario]

From a driving safety perspective, the three-year validity period for driving school training is quite reasonable, as it prevents the risk of students forgetting their skills. In reality, some people delay for two years without practice, leading to rusty operations during tests, which can result in failure or even danger. I recommend completing the subjects intensively right after enrollment without long interruptions. If time is tight, prioritize compact training from Subject 1 to Subject 3 to ensure obtaining the license within three years. This approach is both safe and efficient, avoiding the waste of resources from starting over after expiration.