What procedures are required for taking Subject 4 exam in a different location?
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To take Subject 4 exam in a different location, you only need to bring your ID card and photos to the local vehicle management office. There is no need to return to the original exam location or submit additional documents such as residence permits or temporary residence permits. Only one opportunity to change the exam location: You can only change the exam location once. After the change, the remaining subject exams and license collection must be completed in the new city. The scores of subjects already passed remain valid after changing the exam location. You can schedule the remaining subject exams in your current place of residence. Once all subject exams are passed, you can collect your driver's license in the current city of residence. Transferring to a different location may require affiliation with a driving school: If you have not yet taken Subject 2 or Subject 3, generally, transferring to a different location requires affiliation with a driving school due to the current lesson hour requirements. If the required lesson hours are not completed, you will not be able to schedule the exams.
I just took the Subject 4 driving test in another city, and the whole process went quite smoothly. Due to a job transfer to a new city, I couldn’t return to my original location for the test after passing Subject 3. First, I contacted my original driving school instructor, who helped me fill out a transfer application form and emailed my exam records to the local DMV in the new city. Required documents included my original ID card and a copy, a valid medical examination report (usually within the last six months), and two one-inch white-background photos. Upon arriving at the DMV in the new city, the front desk checked my materials and requested a local residence proof—I provided a copy of my rental contract. I scheduled the test via my phone, choosing a weekday slot with fewer people, and received my license immediately after passing. The entire process took three days. I recommend checking the local DMV’s online requirements in advance to avoid wasting half a day. Taking the test in another city is quite convenient as long as you have all the necessary documents ready. Also, remember to visit the test site beforehand to familiarize yourself with the environment.
