
Subject one test scores are valid for 3 years. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses", after passing the subject one test, the vehicle management office should issue a learning driving certificate within 1 day. The learning driving certificate is valid for 3 years, and the subject one test scores will remain valid until the end of the validity period. Subject one test process: Follow the staff's arrangement and receive your own driving training file in order in the waiting area; Bring and present your ID card for inspection by the supervising officer; Mobile phones must be turned off when entering the test area; No loud noise is allowed in the test area; Regulation textbooks are not allowed to be brought into the test area (or put into bags); After the test, keep your ID card safe and submit the file to the "Certificate Submission Window" at the front of the test area; Candidates who pass the test should sign under the guidance of the staff at the exit of the test area and then leave; Candidates who fail the test can leave the test area immediately and wait for the driving school staff to notify them of the retest time.

I remember when I was getting my driver's license, the instructor specifically emphasized the validity period of the subject one test results. After passing subject one, the DMV issues a learning driving permit, which is valid for exactly three years. This means that from the day you pass subject one, you must complete subjects two, three, and the theoretical test (subject four) within three years. If you don't finish within three years, unfortunately, your subject one results will be invalidated, and you'll have to re-register, pay the fees, and take the test again. Many people initially think three years is a long time, but in reality, scheduling training and tests takes a lot of time, especially for working professionals who often rush as the deadline approaches. My advice is to arrange continuous training right after passing subject one, leaving yourself enough buffer time for retakes.

Several of my friends work as instructors at driving schools, and they always remind students about this three-year validity period. In fact, the subject one exam doesn't have a separate validity period; it's tied to the entire driver's learning certificate. The countdown starts from the day you pass subject one, and you must complete the remaining practical and theoretical exams within this period. I've seen many students procrastinate, only starting to practice subject three in the last two months, failing twice and then exceeding the deadline, wasting all their previous time and money. Now, the new driving test regulations require logging practice hours, and scheduling exams isn't as fast as before, so it's best to plan your time in advance. Although three years might sound like a long time, it actually passes by very quickly.

According to the driving test regulations, the validity period of the subject one test score is exactly three years. The countdown starts once you obtain the study certificate after passing subject one, and all scores will be reset upon expiration. This time limit is mainly designed to ensure trainees have sufficient time for practice while preventing indefinite delays. Currently, in many cities, test appointments require queuing, and with a high number of driving school students or limited test sessions, it might take up to two months to secure a slot. Therefore, even if you pass each subject on the first attempt, the entire process will take at least three to four months. Considering factors like difficulty in taking leave from work and retakes, three years isn’t particularly generous. It’s advisable to complete the tests as early as possible for peace of mind.


