What is the process of obtaining a driver's license?
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Select a driving school Choose a driving school with proper qualifications and a reputable instructor, considering all aspects comprehensively. Subjects 1 and 4 are theoretical learning. Practical driving training should be conducted under the guidance of the driving school instructor. Students should study one subject and then take the corresponding exam. Currently, most provinces and cities in the country implement a "time-based learning" system. The required number of study hours must be completed. Obtaining the driver's license After passing Subject 4, the driving test is completed. It takes some time for the relevant authorities to produce the license, so there will be a waiting period before the license can be collected.
I remember my experience of getting a driver's license last year—it was quite a lengthy process but very rewarding. First, I had to choose a reliable driving school to enroll in, then go through a medical check-up for vision and health before paying the registration fee of several thousand yuan. For the theoretical part (Subject 1), I spent two weeks cramming questions on an app before taking the test, which was straightforward multiple-choice and passed in one go. Next came the practical training: the instructor taught me reversing into a bay and parallel parking at the training ground. Subject 2 was the most grueling—it took over ten hours of practice to get comfortable, and I was super nervous during the exam. Subject 3 was the road test, driving on actual streets with an examiner monitoring beside me, making sure to remember turn signals and mirror checks to avoid violations. Finally, Subject 4 covered safety and civility theory, focusing on emergency handling—no room for mistakes. The whole process took two to three months. My advice: pick a good coach (don’t skimp—ask friends for recommendations), stay calm, record practice sessions to review and correct mistakes, and don’t fear failing—retakes are normal. Now, driving to work feels amazing!
