Within how many years must the driver's license test be completed?
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It must be completed within 3 years. The following are the subjects of the driver's license test: Subject 1: Road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test. The structure of the test question bank and the basic question types are formulated by the Ministry of Public Security, and the traffic management departments of the provincial public security authorities establish the test question bank for their respective provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) based on local actual conditions. Subject 2: Field driving skills test, which includes: reversing into a garage, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, driving on a curve, and parallel parking. Subject 3: Road driving skills test, the basic test items include: preparing to start, driving straight, changing lanes, passing intersections, parking by the roadside, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and driving at night. Subject 4: Safe and civilized driving knowledge, test items: knowledge related to safe and civilized driving.
Having taught at a driving school for so many years, I've seen too many students suffer due to procrastinating their driver's license tests. Generally, from the moment you pass the written test and obtain your learner's permit, you must complete all exams within a specific timeframe, most commonly three years. For example, in China, after passing Subject 1, you must complete the road test and Subject 4 within three years. I've had students who waited until the last minute to take the road test, failed, and had to retake the theoretical exam from scratch, wasting both time and money. I advise beginners not to wait until the deadline—sign up for tests and practice driving early. This not only reduces stress but also helps you become familiar with driving skills to avoid accidents. Remember, regulations may vary by region, but typically one to three years is a safe window—take action now!
