Can driving test subjects 2 and 3 be taken together?
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Only a few regions allow subjects 2 and 3 of the driving test to be taken together. Generally, they need to be taken separately with a required time interval. Both subjects 2 and 3 allow up to 5 retakes. If a candidate fails all 5 attempts for either subject, previous scores become invalid, and they must re-register and start again from subject 1. Differences between subjects 2 and 3: 1. Test content: Subject 2 has five mandatory items: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving (some regions may have additional items). Subject 3, commonly known as the road test, includes preparation before starting, starting, straight-line driving, gear shifting, lane changing, parking by the roadside, left and right turns, and some other routine operations. 2. Passing scores: Subject 2 is scored out of 100, with 80 being the passing mark. For vehicle types A1, A2, A3, B1, and B2, the passing score is 90. Subject 3 requires a score of 90 to pass, with no overall time limit, but each sub-item has certain time constraints after the test begins.
When I got my driver's license last year, I specifically asked the driving school about this issue. Whether you can take the Subject 2 and Subject 3 tests together mainly depends on the policies in your city. Most regions require passing Subject 2 before scheduling Subject 3, as the road test requires mastering basic field driving skills first. However, places like Shenzhen and Hangzhou now implement a joint examination system. As long as you've completed all required training hours in the driving school system, you can directly take Subject 3 on the same day you pass Subject 2. But don't be too optimistic—the content of these two tests differs significantly, with more details to remember for the road test. I recommend setting aside three to five days specifically to practice road test techniques for better preparation.
