Will the make-up exam fee be refunded if the Subject 3 test is canceled?
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If the Subject 3 test is canceled, the make-up exam fee will generally be refunded to the account balance. If a cash refund is required, you need to bring your ID card to the vehicle management office to complete the cancellation procedure. It's important to note that the cancellation request must be submitted at least one day before the exam date. Canceling on the exam day or being absent will be treated as a failure, and the exam fee will not be refunded. Below is an introduction to the driving test subjects: Subject 1: A test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. The structure and basic question types of the exam question bank are determined by the Ministry of Public Security, while provincial traffic management departments establish their own question banks based on local conditions. Subject 2: A test on field driving skills, including reverse parking, hill start, right-angle turns, curve driving, and parallel parking. In cities like Shanghai, Subject 2 consists of nine mandatory items: reverse parking, right-angle turns, parallel parking, tunnel driving, parking for toll collection, curve driving, narrow-road U-turns, emergency stops, and hill starts. Subject 3: A test on road driving skills, including basic items such as pre-driving checks (walking around the vehicle counterclockwise, fastening the seatbelt, turning on the left turn signal, shifting gears, releasing the handbrake, and honking), starting, driving straight, changing lanes, passing intersections, pulling over, crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and night driving. Subject 4: A test on safe and civilized driving knowledge, covering related concepts.
As an experienced driver who has passed the driving test, I remember that canceling the subject three exam usually depends on the specific regulations of the driving school or test center. Generally, if you cancel a few days in advance, such as more than 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled time, you might get a partial refund of the exam fee, but the retake fee is often non-refundable as it is considered a service fee for retaking the exam. When I canceled, I only got half of the fee back, mainly because the policy was clearly stated. I suggest you quickly check the contract you signed when registering or call the vehicle management office to ask, so you don’t lose the entire fee by waiting too long. Remember, safety comes first—don’t cancel casually. Passing the test saves money, and if you miss it, you’ll have to spend more to retake it.
When I was learning to drive, I also worried about the refund issue for Subject 3. As a new student, I canceled the test two days in advance, but only got a refund for the initial test fee, not the retake fee. My instructor told me that rules vary by region—some places allow partial refunds, but retake fees usually aren’t refundable since they’ve already reserved resources. You should check your driving school’s APP or official account for policies, and it’s best to notify them early to minimize losses. Getting a driver’s license is already expensive, so saving money now means more budget for better gear later.
