Where to take the test after one year of holding an A3 driver's license?
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A3 driver's license requires an examination after the probationary period. The A3 driver's license test should be scheduled at the vehicle management office where the license was issued. For newly obtained large passenger vehicle, tractor, city bus, medium passenger vehicle, or large truck driver's licenses, within 30 days after the probationary period ends, the holder must take a test on road traffic safety laws and regulations, safe and civilized driving, emergency handling, and other knowledge, and receive no less than half an hour of traffic accident case warning education. Supplementary information: The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" stipulates the following test content for city bus driver's licenses: 1. Subject 1 test content includes: road traffic, traffic signals, traffic safety violations and accident handling, motor vehicle driver's license application and use, motor vehicle registration regulations, and other road traffic safety laws, regulations, and rules. 2. Subject 2 test content includes: large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium passenger vehicles, and large trucks tested on pile driving, slope parking and starting, parallel parking, single-plank bridge crossing, curve driving, right-angle turning, narrow gate crossing, continuous obstacle crossing, bumpy road driving, narrow road U-turns, as well as simulated highways, continuous sharp mountain roads, tunnels, rain (fog) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling. 3. Subject 3 road driving skills test content includes: large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium passenger vehicles, large trucks, small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, and small automatic transmission passenger vehicles for the disabled tested on preparation before driving, starting, straight-line driving, gear shifting operations, lane changing, roadside parking, straight crossing at intersections, left turns at intersections, right turns at intersections, pedestrian crossing passing, school zone passing, bus stop passing, meeting vehicles, overtaking, U-turns, and night driving; test content for other license types is determined by the provincial public security traffic management department.
I just got my A3 driver's license for one year, and I wanted to upgrade to a B1 license, so I went to the Vehicle Management Office in our city to take the test. The place is located in the large examination center in the west, where traffic is usually quite heavy. I booked an appointment online a month in advance to avoid the crowds. The required documents include my ID card, original driver's license, copies, and a medical examination report from a certified hospital. The medical exam was simple, mainly a vision check. The test consists of two parts: first, a theoretical test on updated traffic rules, followed by a practical driving test on a specific route. I spent two days preparing and practicing driving larger vehicles to ensure safety. After the test, I waited a week for the results. If you pass, you can get your new license. The cost was a little over 500 yuan. I recommend acting early and not delaying—apply right after the probation period ends to avoid long queues.
After the probation period for an A3 driver's license expires, if you want to upgrade to a higher level such as taking the B1 test, you need to register for the exam at the local vehicle management office. As a veteran driver in the community fleet, I'm familiar with this process. First, submit your application at the service hall of the vehicle management office, bringing your ID card, driver's license, photos, and medical examination certificate. The test is usually held at an examination center near the traffic police detachment in your residential area. The exam includes a written test on traffic regulations and a practical test assessing actual driving skills, so it's essential to review the material and practice driving beforehand. Fees vary by location, with larger cities possibly charging around 600. It's best to schedule your appointment in advance through the official website or app to avoid unnecessary trips. Remember, you can only register if you have no traffic violation records during the probation period, so don't waste your effort otherwise.
