Within how many days after passing Subject 1 is the driving permit issued?
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After passing the Subject 1 exam, the vehicle management office should issue the driving skill test permit within 3 days. Subject 1 does not limit the number of exam attempts. Each exam session provides two opportunities, and if both attempts fail, you need to reschedule the exam. Subject 1 exam procedure: Follow the staff's instructions to collect your driver training file in order at the waiting area; Bring and present your ID card for verification by the supervising officer; Mobile phones must be turned off when entering the exam area; No loud talking is allowed in the exam area; Regulation textbooks are not allowed in the exam area (or should be kept in your bag); After the exam, collect and keep your ID card, and submit the file to the "Document Submission Window" at the front of the exam area; Candidates who pass the exam should sign under the staff's guidance at the exit before leaving; Candidates who fail the exam can leave immediately and wait for notification from their driving school regarding the retake schedule.
I remember being super excited on the day I passed Subject One, because in most places, the driving test center issues the Learning Driving Permit on the spot, or delivers it via courier within a day or two. In my case, I got it the same day—the receipt printed out was a temporary permit, allowing me to start practicing with the instructor immediately. If it happens to be a holiday or during system maintenance, it might take until the end of the next business day, but generally no more than three days. This permit is extremely important—you can't legally practice driving on the road without it—so I recommend checking with your driving school right away to confirm the progress and avoid delaying your preparation for Subject Two. Some big cities like Beijing and Shanghai are more efficient and can process it instantly, while smaller cities might be a bit slower but still reasonable. In short, after passing Subject One, you usually don’t have to wait long to start the real driving experience, so don’t worry about wasting time!
