How many days does it take to get a driver's license after filing?
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About ten days. The test content includes the following four parts: 1. Subject 1: Road traffic, traffic signals, traffic safety violations and accident handling, regulations on the application and use of motor vehicle driver's licenses, motor vehicle registration, and other road traffic safety laws, regulations, and rules; 2. Subject 2: Testing the ability to reverse into a parking space, the mastery of motor vehicle driving skills, and the ability to judge the spatial position of a motor vehicle; 3. Subject 3: The performance of driving a motor vehicle on the road to complete test items, compliance with traffic laws and regulations, and the comprehensive control of a motor vehicle; the correct use of lights, horns, seat belts, and other devices; the ability to correctly observe and judge road traffic conditions; 4. Subject 4: Separating the knowledge about safe and civilized driving requirements from Subject 1, as well as safe driving skills under complex conditions and emergency handling in critical situations, conducted after the actual road driving test of 'Subject 3' to further test the candidate's level of traffic awareness.
After passing the driving test's subject four last year, I immediately submitted the filing materials. The staff said the processing time is usually around 7 to 10 working days, so I waited patiently. Since all the materials were well-prepared and the medical report was fine, I received a notification text message on the eighth day, asking me to collect the license at the DMV. Actually, it depends on the location—big cities are more efficient, maybe around 5 days, while small towns might take up to two weeks. It's recommended to check if the photo is clear and the ID documents are complete before filing, otherwise, supplementing materials will take even longer. After getting the license, driving for the first time felt amazing, but remember to follow the rules and don’t rush to speed. Checking the progress on the DMV’s app regularly is more convenient.
