Will the driver's license application expire if I don't take the test?
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Before taking the first subject test (Subject 1), there is no time limit for the driver's license exam. After passing Subject 1, a time limit applies. The driving skill test permit issued after passing Subject 1 is valid for three years, and applicants must complete Subject 2 and Subject 3 tests within this period. Below is relevant information: 1. According to Article 32 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": For initial applications for a motor vehicle driver's license or applications to add permitted vehicle types, the vehicle management office should issue the motor vehicle driving skill test permit within one day after passing Subject 1. The driving skill test permit is valid for three years, and applicants must complete Subject 2 and Subject 3 tests within this period. If the tests are not completed within the validity period, the passed subjects will be invalidated. 2. After completing Subject 1, applicants must pass Subject 2 and Subject 3 within three years. If they fail to do so, the passed subjects will be voided, and they must reapply for Subject 1. Under the new regulations, both Subject 2 and Subject 3 offer five attempts each. If applicants fail to pass within these five attempts, they must retake Subject 1.
As a seasoned driver with years of experience, I've seen many friends stumble over not taking their driving test after registration. The validity period after registration is usually six months to a year—if you don't take the test, it expires, wasting your registration fee and forcing you to start over. For example, my buddy delayed his test for over half a year after signing up last year, ended up paying over a thousand bucks in vain, and had to queue all over again, wasting time. My advice: schedule your Theory Test (Subject 1) immediately after registration—make time for it as a priority. Set phone reminders for the validity period and check in regularly with the driving school to confirm progress. Don’t underestimate the expiration issue—it delays your license and affects safe driving. Act early to minimize regrets.
I just got my driver's license when I was young and am very clear about the rules. If you don't take the exam after registration, it will definitely expire. The validity period of driving school registration is usually about six months. If the time limit is exceeded, the system will cancel the file and require re-registration. I was so busy during my internship that I almost exceeded the deadline. Fortunately, my coach reminded me to take the subject one test in time. Expiration means paying fees again, undergoing another medical examination, wasting hundreds or even thousands of dollars, and having to go through the entire process again. Procrastinating for too long can wear away your enthusiasm for learning. I suggest that beginners schedule the exam immediately after registration and maintain communication. Don't let lazy habits ruin your opportunities.
