Should the license fee be paid before the Subject 4 test?
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You can pay it before obtaining the license. Below are the contents of the driving test: 1. Subject 1 test content: Mainly tests basic knowledge such as road traffic safety laws and regulations, traffic signals and their meanings, and traffic rules. 2. Subject 2 test content: The five mandatory items are reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving on a curve. Some regions may have additional items. 3. Subject 3 test content: Subject 3 includes 16 driving skills such as vehicle preparation, starting, driving straight, shifting gears, changing lanes, pulling over, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting other vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and simulating lights. 4. Subject 4 test content: The main test contents include safe and civilized driving operation requirements, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations like tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge. Like Subject 1, it is a theoretical test.
The driver's license issuance fee is usually not required to be paid before the Subject 4 test. I remember when I got my license, this fee was reserved for the final step after passing Subject 4. Since the issuance fee covers the cost of producing the physical license, the document is only officially issued after passing all exams. Paying before Subject 4 might lead to unnecessary hassle and wasted money if you fail and need a refund or re-payment. I recommend checking your local DMV's regulations in advance, as some places might have minor differences—like collecting partial fees during registration. But in most cases, after passing Subject 4, you can head straight to the payment window, pay the fee, and receive your license. The whole process is actually quite straightforward—don’t rush to pay unnecessary fees to avoid complications that could affect your test mindset.
