Can I retake the Subject 2 driving test?
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Generally, you can retake the Subject 2 test if you fail. Below are the relevant details: Regulations: If you fail the Subject 2 test on your first attempt, you are allowed one retake. If you do not attend the retake or fail it again, the current test session ends, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skill permit, the number of test reservations for Subject 2 and Subject 3 (road driving skills) must not exceed five. If you fail the fifth test reservation, all previously passed subjects will be invalidated. Precautions for Subject 2 test: When starting, ensure your vehicle is detected by the system—meaning the front of the car must cross the line ahead. Otherwise, even if you perform well in reversing, the system will not score you. Also, pay attention to voice prompts. Maintain a slow speed—some may drive too fast, but during the Subject 2 test, you must slow down. Only by keeping a slow speed can you have room for adjustments. Do not stall the engine during the test; if you accidentally stall, you may be marked as failing. Therefore, check the handbrake and other controls before starting. Manage your time carefully. Although the time limit for reversing into the garage is not as strict as before, the current requirement is not to exceed four minutes. So, be cautious and mindful of the time during the reversing test.
When I first got my driver's license, I also failed the Subject 2 test. Don't worry, you can retake it. If you fail on the spot, you have to wait 10 days to reschedule, and each retake costs between 200-500 yuan in exam fees. You're given a total of 5 attempts, but if you fail the fifth time, you have to start over with Subject 1. I suggest not rushing to reschedule after failing. Instead, ask your instructor to take you for two extra practice sessions at the test site, paying special attention to the items you lost points on last time. Arriving early on the exam day to familiarize yourself with the route is crucial—many test centers allow practice as early as 7 a.m. The pass rate for retakes is actually higher than for the first attempt, since you have the experience by then.
