What are the new regulations for taking the Subject 4 exam in another province?
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Subject 4 exam new regulations for out-of-province applicants: Applicants only need to present their ID card to apply for a small vehicle driver's license (C1, C2, C5) anywhere in the country, and no longer need to submit residence permits or temporary residence certificates. Students just need to bring their ID card and photos to the local vehicle management office. Below are the relevant details about taking the driver's license exam in another province: 1. Nationwide application for small vehicle driver's licenses: Applicants can directly apply for a small vehicle driver's license with their ID card anywhere in the country, without needing to submit residence registration certificates, achieving a "one-card nationwide application" system. 2. Cross-regional subject exams: If an applicant has passed some subjects of the small vehicle driver's license exam and later changes their residence due to work, study, or life reasons, they can apply to change the exam location and continue taking the remaining subjects, reducing the burden of traveling back and forth for exams.
I've taken the driver's license test several times and know that the new regulations for Subject 4 (theoretical test) in other provinces are quite flexible now. Previously, all subjects had to be completed at the registration location, but the policy has been updated to allow trainees to take different subjects in different locations. If you've registered and taken other subjects elsewhere, you can now take Subject 4 across provinces. You need to apply for cancellation at the original driving school in advance or handle the procedures through the traffic management app, then use your ID card to make an appointment at the new location. The benefits are significant, such as saving time and money when busy with work or on business trips. However, you must ensure full preparation for the theoretical questions since the content is standardized nationwide, covering all safe driving knowledge. Don't forget to bring the necessary materials—someone I know successfully got their license this way.
Last year, I personally tried taking the Subject 4 driving test in another province, and it felt very convenient. My driver's license application was initially filed in my hometown Hubei, while I was working in Zhejiang. After hearing about the new policy, I directly scheduled the exam locally: first canceled the application on Hubei's driving school online portal, then re-registered for Subject 4 in Zhejiang—done in less than a week, saving travel expenses. The test difficulty remained unchanged, with focus areas being traffic regulations and emergency handling. I recommend downloading an app for practice beforehand, don't cram at the last minute. Such policies truly suit mobile populations, making learning to drive more flexible and easier.
