If the subject one test was taken in 2019, what year is three years later?
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Subject one test is valid for three years after passing. If taken in 2019, it will be valid until 2022. Relevant information about the driver's license is as follows: 1. Regulations: According to Article 38 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," applicants who are learning to drive on the training ground and roads must obtain a learning driving certificate as required. The learning driving certificate is valid for three years, and applicants must complete the subject two and subject three tests within the validity period. If the tests are not completed within the validity period, the passed subject scores will be invalidated. 2. Proof of results: The learning driving certificate can be in paper or electronic form, both having equal validity. Applicants can print or download the learning driving certificate through the internet traffic safety comprehensive service management platform.
I often help friends calculate their driver's license timeline. If someone passed Subject 1 in 2019, according to regulations, they must complete the remaining subjects within three years, meaning Subject 3 must be passed by 2022 at the latest. This deadline is calculated based on the exact date of passing Subject 1. For example, if Subject 1 was passed on May 10, 2019, the deadline would be May 10, 2022. I recommend setting a reminder on your phone calendar, as I've seen many people have to retake exams due to expired results, which is quite unfortunate. Additionally, during the pandemic, some regions extended validity periods, so it's best to check the local DMV's notices.
As a veteran driver with over a decade of experience, I must remind you: The validity period of driving test results is exactly three years from the day you pass Subject 1. For example, if you completed Subject 1 in August 2019, Subject 3 must be passed before August 2022. Subjects 2 and 3 can actually be mastered within a month if you practice diligently—don’t procrastinate. There was a student in our driving school group who waited until the third year to take the test, only to face a rescheduling due to a faulty test car, nearly exceeding the deadline. Nowadays, test center appointments also require queuing, so I recommend preparing at least three months in advance. Keep your score report safe, as retakes will make the timeline even tighter.
According to the 'Regulations on the Application for Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses,' after passing Subject 1, the system will generate a Learning to Drive Certificate, which is valid for exactly three years. For example, if you took Subject 1 in March 2019, you must pass Subject 3 by March 2022. This deadline does not automatically extend; even during the pandemic, you must actively apply for an extension. I recommend downloading the Traffic Management 12123 APP, where you can see the exam countdown on the homepage. Last week, I accompanied my cousin to check his remaining validity period, which was only 89 days, scaring him into immediately signing up for an express driving course.
