Is there an additional fee for taking the Subject 4 exam in a different location?
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No additional fee is required for taking the exam in a different location. You can schedule the exam through the 12123 platform. Process for taking the exam in a different location: Students only need to bring their ID card and photos to the local vehicle management office to complete the procedures for taking the Subject 4 exam in a different location. Some places may require affiliation with a driving school or charge a fee for the transfer. For specific details, please consult the local vehicle management office. Applicants can apply for a small vehicle driver's license at any location nationwide with just their ID card, and no longer need to submit residence permits or temporary residence certificates. Notes on transferring the driver's license exam to a different location: If the location where you are learning to drive matches the address on your ID card, you only need to provide your ID card and a copy. If you are in a different location, some may require you to personally apply at the local police station. Additionally, some driving schools may refuse to enroll out-of-town students, so it's important to clarify this before signing up. To transfer the driver's license exam to a different location, you need to personally bring your ID card to the vehicle management office where the original driving school is located, pay all subject exam fees and retake fees, inform the staff that you want to transfer to a different location, and finally upload the records.
When it comes to whether there are additional fees for taking the Subject 4 exam in a different location, I think it's important to first clarify the overall fee structure for the driver's license test. The driver's license test typically includes Subjects 1 through 4, and these fees are usually prepaid as part of a lump-sum tuition package to the driving school. However, if you switch to an exam location in another city, additional costs may arise. For example, each test center has independently managed exam fees, and if you schedule an exam in a different location, you might need to pay this fee again or incur a service agency fee for assistance with scheduling. From my observation, traffic management authorities stipulate that exam fees nationwide generally range from tens of yuan, but the exact amount varies by region—larger cities like Beijing and Shanghai may charge slightly higher fees. Additionally, if the driving school hasn’t arranged things in advance, you may also have to cover travel expenses, which can add to the financial burden. To avoid surprises, I recommend checking the local DMV website or calling the test center directly before the exam to clarify any potential fees, so you don’t waste money or time later. In summary, additional fees are indeed possible, so planning ahead is crucial.
