Is it necessary to affiliate with a driving school to take the subject 4 exam in a different location?
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It is not necessary to affiliate with a driving school to take the subject 4 exam in a different location. According to the regulations of the Ministry of Transport, driving schools are not allowed to open branches or conduct training in different locations. Here are some methods to avoid enrolling in an affiliated driving school: Check for qualifications: A legitimate driving school must have a qualification certificate issued by the municipal automotive maintenance management office, which includes the specific address of the enrollment point and the person in charge. The qualification certificate must be displayed at the enrollment point, and the enrollment office is only responsible for enrollment, not training. Contract or agreement: A legitimate driving school will sign a "Driver Training Agreement" and provide a formal invoice, while an affiliated driving school will only provide a receipt. Do not trust intermediaries or instructors: Always enroll through official channels and do not rely on recommendations from acquaintances or intermediaries.
I previously took Subject 4 (road safety knowledge test) in another city without being affiliated with any driving school. First, I submitted an out-of-town exam application via the Traffic Management 12123 App, and after approval, directly booked a test center. On exam day, I just brought my ID card and score records for on-site verification before taking the test. Got my license within half an hour after passing. The whole process was incredibly smooth—no need for driving schools to get involved. Some worry about cross-region score recognition, but as long as you’ve passed Subjects 1 to 3, all DMVs share nationwide networked data. Don’t fall for driving schools charging intermediary fees—DIY saves hassle and money; even my taxi fare was cheaper than their 'affiliation' charges.
Is it necessary to affiliate with a driving school for Subject 4? Absolutely not! The policies have been simplified now. If you're in another city, just log into the Traffic Management 12123 app on your phone, find the exam scheduling function, and apply directly. However, there are two points to note: First, ensure all your previous driving test results from the original location are still valid. Second, choose the new exam city based on your residential or work area. I've helped a friend with this process before. The only role of the driving school is to notify you of the exam time, but the app reminders are even more prompt than theirs. You'd be better off spending that time reviewing the question bank a few more times—it's much more practical.
