Can Driving Test Subjects 2 and 3 Be Taken Consecutively?

[Weston]

Driving test subjects 2 and 3 can be taken consecutively. Article 36 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses": The vehicle management office shall arrange the test according to the scheduled test site and time. After the applicant passes Subject 1, they can schedule Subject 2 or Subject 3 road driving skill test. In areas where conditions permit, applicants can schedule both Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skill tests simultaneously. Once the scheduling is successful, the tests can be taken consecutively. Pros and cons of taking Subjects 2 and 3 together: The "pro" of taking Subjects 2 and 3 together is the saving of time cost. After passing Subjects 2 and 3 consecutively, some regions allow taking Subject 4 immediately and obtaining the license on the same day, which greatly reduces the time cost of learning to drive. The "con" is the tight schedule, the psychological pressure of rushing between tests, and the different rhythms of Subjects 2 and 3, which may affect test performance.

[KingstonDella]

Nowadays, many places allow combined exams for Subject 2 and Subject 3, which helps students avoid multiple trips to the driving test center. Last year when I was instructing students, I encountered this situation—right after passing Subject 2, the system automatically scheduled Subject 3 three days later. However, it's important to note that combined exams require certain conditions: first, Subject 1 must have been passed for at least 30 days; second, the required study hours must be completed; and most importantly, the driving school system must show that you are eligible for the combined exam. In some cities like Chongqing and Chengdu, combined exams are generally available, but in smaller cities, you might have to wait in line. It's advisable to ask your instructor before taking Subject 2 whether you can directly schedule Subject 3. If combined exams are possible, it saves time and effort and eliminates the hassle of familiarizing yourself with the test site twice. However, consecutive exams place higher demands on your mental readiness.

[AdrielMarie]

When I was taking my driver's license test, I was particularly concerned about this issue because I was extremely busy with work. In the end, I managed to catch the combined exam opportunity—I barely passed the Field Test (Subject 2), and my coach immediately helped me schedule the Road Test (Subject 3) four days later on the system. The key factor really depends on the availability of test slots at your local DMV. In cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, combined exams are generally possible, but you need to pay the exam fees for both subjects in advance on the Traffic Management 12123 App. The biggest advantage of a combined exam is saving the hassle of taking multiple leaves, but the pressure is indeed higher. If you feel off after Subject 2, it’s better not to force yourself into the combined exam—taking a few days to regroup is wiser. Failing and retaking would waste even more time.

[StAriana]

This issue depends on the region. According to the recent driving test reforms, over 80% of cities nationwide have implemented the combined examination for Subject 2 and Subject 3. The procedure is as follows: After passing Subject 2, immediately schedule Subject 3 at the self-service kiosk in the test center, usually securing a test date within 3-7 days. However, there are prerequisites: all training hours must be completed, more than 30 days must have passed since passing Subject 1, and there must be at least a 24-hour interval between the two tests. The biggest advantage of the combined exam is avoiding repetitive practice. My cousin got his license this way. But do pay attention to the weather—road tests in rainy conditions are more likely to result in failure, so it's better to reschedule if necessary.