What to Do If Driver's License is Revoked? Do I Need to Retake the Test?
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If your driver's license is revoked due to not being renewed for more than one year, you need to retake the subject one test; if it is revoked for other reasons, you must retake subjects one through four. Below are the specific methods for reinstating a revoked driver's license: 1. Irrecoverable situations: Death, failure to meet physical conditions, loss of civil capacity, or exceeding the specified age all make the license irrecoverable. 2. Expired without renewal: If the license has expired for less than a year, you can simply bring your ID and driver's license to the DMV for renewal. If it's over a year, you need to retake subject one and pass; if it's over three years, you need to retake all tests. 3. Blacklisted: If your license was locked/blacklisted before revocation, you must complete relevant procedures and pass the review at the DMV to unlock and remove it from the blacklist.
After your driver's license is revoked, you must retake the driving test. Last time, my license expired and wasn't renewed in time, so it got revoked. I immediately went to the local vehicle management office to check the reason, and the staff said once it's revoked, there's no turning back—you have to start from scratch. The test includes a theoretical written exam and a practical road test. You need to register for a medical check-up first and prepare things like ID photos. For the theory part, it's best to practice a lot of questions; I recommend using some driving test apps to study traffic rules. For the road test, find a coach and practice for a few days to get familiar with the operations. The whole process is quite time-consuming—it took me about a month and a half to complete. The costs, including registration and training, were around two thousand yuan. During this period, never drive without a license. If caught, you could face fines or even detention—safety is more important than anything. My advice is to handle it as soon as possible and not delay.
