What are the consequences of not collecting the license after passing Subject 4?
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The consequence of not collecting the license after passing Subject 4 is that you will be considered as driving without a license when driving on the road. Here are the relevant details: 1. Pre-license ceremony: Before receiving the driver's license, driving school students will participate in a solemn and formal collective oath-taking activity organized by the examination center police, emphasizing civilized and lawful driving. This serious and ceremonial group oath activity helps students truly understand that obtaining a driver's license means taking on significant social responsibilities and deeply recognizing that civilized and lawful driving is a concrete manifestation of caring for family and cherishing life. 2. Impact: If a driver does not carry a motor vehicle driver's license that matches the type of vehicle they are driving, it should be regarded as driving without a license.
I have personal experience with this. Last year, after passing the subject four test, I delayed getting my license for a month. Once, I needed to drive temporarily for an errand and got pulled over for a random check. Even though I had passed all the tests, I couldn’t produce a driver’s license and was lectured by the traffic police for quite a while. What’s more troublesome was when buying car insurance, I found out that without a license registered, the premium was significantly higher. The staff at the driving test center said the results are valid for three years, but it’s best to collect the license within 30 days. If the driving school relocates or the system upgrades, getting a replacement license requires going to the vehicle management office for proof, which takes extra time and incurs additional fees. Don’t forget to bring your ID card and photos when collecting the license, as some places require on-site fingerprint collection.
A friend of mine passed the fourth driving test but didn't collect the license in time due to a business trip. He only remembered it six months later. It turned out that the exam records had been archived, and retrieving the license required re-verifying his identity. The biggest hassle was that he had moved, so the license was sent to his old address and returned, almost triggering the cancellation process. Also, during the pandemic, the license collection window at the test center had irregular hours, and now retrieving it requires an advance appointment. Actually, after passing all driving test subjects, the DMV can issue the license within three days. Making a special trip to collect it is much easier than dealing with the hassle of retrieval later.
