Will the driving school refund the money if the driver's license test exceeds three years?
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Driving schools will not refund the money if the driver's license test exceeds three years. Here is the relevant information: 1. Information 1: If only the subject one test is completed within three years and the subject one test is passed, a test permit will be issued. After three years, this permit will expire and become invalid, but the driver's license application file will not be canceled. However, the test results within the three years will be invalidated. 2. Information 2: For the initial application for a motor vehicle driver's license or the application for an additional driving license category, the vehicle management office should issue a driving skill test permit within one day after passing the subject one test. 3. Information 3: The driving skill test permit is valid for three years. Applicants should complete the subject two and subject three tests within the validity period. If the tests are not completed within the validity period, the passed test results will be invalidated.
I ran into the same issue last year, and the driving school just waved me off saying no refunds after expiration. Honestly, their contracts usually hide validity clauses—I had to dig through three pages of fine print to find the three-year auto-void rule. But you should first check your contract’s specific terms; some decent schools might refund partial material fees, but don’t expect practical training fees back. I heard someone got 2,000 yuan back by filing a complaint with the consumer association—key is keeping your payment receipts. What’s worse, some shady schools demand full re-payment if you want to continue after expiration. My advice: take your contract straight to the driving school manager and negotiate firmly—that’s your best shot. New regulations in many areas now govern prepayment refunds, so check your local policy on the transport bureau’s website.
The countdown starts right after passing Subject 1, my friend! Several instructors I know confirmed that the 3-year validity period is a strict rule—refunds are nearly impossible once expired. Their operational costs (venue fees, instructor salaries) are already allocated across those three years. But you can try these two moves: First, check payment details—unused fees like physical exams or test fees should theoretically be refundable. Second, review your contract for penalty clauses—typically 30%-50% gets deducted for overtime. My advice? Visit the DMV with your ID to check training records. If you haven’t completed Subject 2 training, raising a fuss at the driving school might actually get you a larger refund. Don’t fall for their “archives are void” talk—that just means training records expired. Just reapply via the 12123 traffic app to retake tests.
