How to Retake the Driving License Points Test?
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Drivers should report to the traffic management department of the public security authority at the place where the motor vehicle driving license was issued or where the violation occurred within 15 days to participate in a seven-day study session on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. After completing the study session, the vehicle management office should conduct a test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge (i.e., the subject one test) within 20 days. If the test is passed, the points will be cleared, and the driving license will be returned. Below is relevant information about retaking the driving license test: 1. Driving license point deduction: If a driver accumulates 12 points in a single scoring cycle or reaches 12 points in total, the traffic management department of the public security authority should confiscate their motor vehicle driving license. 2. Validity period of the initial driving license: The first year after obtaining the initial driving license is the probationary period. If 12 points are accumulated during the probationary period, the probationary qualification for the permitted vehicle type will be revoked, and the driver must retake all subject tests to obtain the driving license again.
I once had to retake the driving test after accumulating 12 points for speeding, and the whole process was actually quite straightforward. First, I had to register for a safety training course at the local vehicle management office, paid a small fee, and then began a seven-day program. The curriculum included reviewing traffic rules, analyzing accident cases, and watching videos on safe driving reminders. After completing the course, I took the test, which consisted of multiple-choice questions similar to the level of the initial driving test's subject one. I spent several days reviewing the question bank before the exam to ensure I passed, and my points were restored afterward. That retake experience deeply reminded me that driving requires strict adherence to rules—no exceptions—otherwise, further violations could mean retaking the test or even losing my license. I recommend everyone drive cautiously, use navigation for speed limit reminders, and avoid such hassles.
