How to Retake Subject 1 If the Driver's License Has Expired for One Year?
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If the driver's license has expired for more than one year but less than two years, the license will be revoked and locked. You need to go to the vehicle management office to retake the Subject 1 exam. If you pass the exam, the revoked status of the license will be unlocked, and you can then proceed to replace it with a new one. If you fail the Subject 1 exam, you can continue to register for the exam until you pass it before applying for a replacement. Below are the relevant details: 1. Validity period of the driver's license: (1) If the license has expired for less than one year, you can follow the normal replacement process. However, it is important to note that you must not drive a motor vehicle after the license has expired. (2) If the license has expired for more than one year but less than three years, you need to go to the vehicle management office to retake the Subject 1 exam. Only after passing the exam can you apply for a replacement. (3) If the license has expired for more than three years, it will be permanently invalidated and cannot be restored. You will need to retake the driver's license exam from scratch. 2. Process for replacing the driver's license: You can apply to the vehicle management office up to 90 days before the expiration date of the license. Prepare the required materials and follow the replacement process at the vehicle management office to obtain a new driver's license.
My driver's license had been expired for 15 months last year when I finally remembered to renew it. The process was actually quite straightforward. First, I took my ID card and old license to the DMV to apply for qualification restoration. After filling out forms and paying a fee of several dozen yuan, the counter directly scheduled me for the Theory Test (Subject 1). The key was to restudy the traffic rules question bank—I spent a week practicing on a mobile app before taking the test at the exam center. I passed on the spot, signed the confirmation, and received my new license within half an hour. The entire process took about ten days, with the only hassle being the long queues for the exam. I recommend not procrastinating like I did—remember to renew your license three months in advance for the easiest experience.
If your driver's license has been expired for over a year, you must retake the written test (Subject 1). I just completed the process last month. First, prepare your ID card, old driver's license, and a one-inch photo, then go to the DMV and state that you want to restore your driving qualification. After the staff checks your documents, you'll need to pay a restoration fee, and they will schedule your Subject 1 test date. When studying, focus on the new traffic regulation questions. On the exam day, bring all required documents and arrive at the test center early. You need to score at least 90 points on the computer-based test to pass. Don't leave immediately after the test—wait about half an hour for the licensing office to issue your new driver's license. Remember not to drive there, as getting caught would count as driving without a license and your vehicle could be impounded.
