Is there a time limit for retaking the subject one test after deducting 12 points?
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There is a time limit for retaking the subject one test after deducting 12 points. If a driver's license is deducted 12 points, the license will be confiscated. To retake the test and retrieve the driver's license, the driver must attend a 7-day study session on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge at the traffic management department within 15 days. Within 20 days after completing the study session, the driver must take the subject one test. Only after passing the test can the points be cleared and the driver's license returned. If the driver fails to attend the study session at the designated place within the specified time, it is best to consult the traffic management department to explain the reason for not participating in the study session and then apply to take the test to retrieve the driver's license. Subject one test content: Basic knowledge of motor vehicles; laws, regulations, and road traffic signals; basic knowledge of safe driving and civilized driving; basic knowledge related to motor vehicle driving operations. Test process: Follow the staff's instructions and collect your driving school file in order in the waiting area; Carry and present your ID card for inspection by the supervising officer; Mobile phones must be turned off when entering the test area; No loud noise is allowed in the test area; Regulation textbooks are not allowed in the test area (or must be placed in a bag); After the test, keep your ID card safe and submit the file to the "Submission Window" at the front of the test area; Candidates who pass the test will sign under the guidance of the staff at the exit of the test area and then leave; Candidates who fail the test can leave the test area and wait for the driving school staff to notify them of the retake time.
That time when my driver's license got a full 12-point deduction, I was really a bit panicked. According to regulations, after receiving the notice, I had to report to the local DMV within 15 days to register and attend a safety education course. If delayed too long, say by a week or two, I might face fines or be required to retake the entire exam. The course lasted about three to five days, covering traffic rules and accident case studies, followed immediately by the written test (Subject One). I managed to sign up before the deadline, reviewed the question bank, and passed smoothly. My advice: if you get points deducted, don’t hesitate—check the notice letter and act promptly to avoid prolonging your driving suspension. The learning process is quite enlightening—it helps correct bad habits. Just remember the deadline is key; don’t let it turn into a bigger hassle.
