Is There a Fee for Scheduling a Driving Test?
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Fees are charged at the initial registration stage, usually paid in one lump sum with no additional costs required later. Below are the relevant details: 1. Subject One: Written test, scored out of 100 points, with 90 points or above (inclusive) required to pass. 2. Subject Two: On-site, practical vehicle test. Results are simply pass or fail. It consists of 9 mandatory test items (all without poles), including reversing into a garage, narrow road U-turns, parallel parking, hill starts and stops, right-angle turns, curve driving, emergency braking, tunnel driving, and toll booth card collection. All nine items must be passed to succeed in Subject Two. 3. Subject Three: Road or simulated site, practical vehicle test. The test is fully monitored by electronic surveillance and traffic police, ensuring greater fairness. Since the implementation of new traffic regulations on January 1, 2013, the test has added light usage assessments, left and right turns, and pedestrian crossing protocols. After the road test, a theoretical exam on safe and civilized driving is added, differing from Subject One by including image analysis and judgment questions. The test consists of 50 questions, each worth 2 points. A perfect score is 100, with 90 or above required to pass.
I'm currently preparing for my driver's license test and fully aware that appointments require payment. Generally speaking, the theory test and road test have separate fees. In my area, the theory test costs around 50 yuan, while the road test ranges from 80 to 150 yuan. Appointments are completed via mobile apps like Traffic Management 12123, with payments supported by WeChat or Alipay. The fees cover examination venues, equipment, and labor costs to ensure fairness and impartiality. If an appointment fails, the money will be refunded, but retaking the test requires payment again. It's advisable to budget for this expense before starting driving lessons to avoid last-minute panic, as slots often get booked quickly. Also, remember to bring your ID card for identity verification. Although the learning process can be a bit tedious, this small expense is an investment in safety, helping to avoid the hassle of retests later on.
