When does the driver's license examination period start counting?
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The validity period of the driver's license examination starts from the date when the subject one test is passed. The subject one test is valid for three years. If the period exceeds three years, the passed subject scores will become invalid. According to Article 38 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," applicants who learn to drive on training grounds and roads must obtain a learning driving certificate as required. The following is an introduction to the learning driving certificate: 1. According to Article 38 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": Applicants who learn to drive on training grounds and roads must obtain a learning driving certificate as required. The learning driving certificate is valid for three years, and applicants must 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 scores will become invalid. 2. Learning driving certificate: It can be in paper or electronic form, and both paper and electronic learning driving certificates have the same effect. Applicants can print or download the learning driving certificate through the comprehensive internet traffic safety service management platform.
Back when I was getting my driver's license, I was also confused about this. The key moment is the day you pass the Theory Test (Subject 1) – that's when the DMV system starts your three-year countdown. Within these three years, you must complete both the Practical Driving Test (Subject 2) and Road Test (Subject 3). Don't be like my neighbor Old Wang who dragged his feet and ended up retaking the theory test after the deadline. Note that neither registration nor the medical exam marks the starting point – some people take half a year after their medical to attempt Subject 1, essentially wasting their validity period. A special reminder for working professionals: it's best to practice for Subjects 2 and 3 consecutively. I personally cleared them during a two-month intensive training between projects. If you fail any test, don't panic – each retry is included within the three-year validity period. The real solution is to focus on consistent practice.
