What does the driving skills examination permit mean?
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Driving skills examination permit is a certificate issued after passing the subject one test, which allows the trainee to participate in the training and examination of subject two and subject three. Relevant regulations: According to Article 32 of the "Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China Order No. 123": For the first application for a motor vehicle driver's license or the application for adding a permitted driving type, after passing the subject one test, the vehicle management office shall issue the driving skills examination permit within one day. Validity period: The driving skills examination permit is valid for three years, and the applicant should complete the subject two and subject three tests within the validity period. If the tests are not completed within the validity period, the passed subject results will be invalidated.
When I was getting my driver's license, I also encountered this issue. Simply put, it's the certificate you receive after passing the theoretical exam at the driving school, proving you're eligible to take the practical part of the test. Back then, I spent a week studying to pass the first subject before getting this certificate, which allowed the instructor to schedule the field test. It's not the final driver's license but mainly serves to track progress and prevent people without basic knowledge from randomly signing up for exams. If you lose it, it's a hassle—you have to reapply. Every time you go to the test site, you must bring it along with your ID, as staff will verify the information. I've seen a few friends waste time because they forgot to bring it. Looking back now, this certificate is quite important—like a key that opens the door to driving lessons, ensuring everyone starts safely. The first step on the road to learning to drive relies on it, so don't underestimate this little booklet.