Can I still take the test if I fail the Subject 3 five times?

[VanGavin]

You cannot schedule the test if you fail Subject 3 five times. Reasons for not being able to schedule the test: After the new examination regulations, both Subject 2 and Subject 3 have five attempts. If you fail to pass the test within these five attempts, you will need to retake Subject 1. Subject 3 test content: The test consists of two parts: road driving skills and safety and civilized driving knowledge. The road driving skills test includes preparation before driving, simulated lighting test, starting, driving in a straight line, shifting gears, changing lanes, parking by the roadside, going straight through intersections, turning at intersections, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and driving at night. The test content varies for different types of driving licenses. The safety and civilized driving knowledge test generally includes requirements for safe and civilized driving operations, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, and knowledge on handling traffic accidents. Test precautions: During the test, you should operate calmly. When shifting gears and operating the lights, do not let nervousness affect your performance, and avoid losing points on the simplest procedures. When shifting gears, always adjust the speed to the corresponding value first, then quickly press the clutch, release the throttle, shift gears, and slowly release the clutch to prevent the car from jerking.

[DeCourtney]

My friend ran into this issue last year—failing the road test (Subject 3) five times really crushed his morale. But the rule is clear: each subject has a maximum of five attempts. If you fail all five, all previous scores are voided, and you must re-enroll, pay tuition again, and retake the tests. My advice is not to rush into re-enrollment. Instead, find a reliable instructor to review your mistakes and identify whether the issue lies in unfamiliarity with operations or poor psychological resilience. In fact, some people pass only after failing seven or eight times—the key is targeted training on weaknesses. For example, if you keep crossing the line during parallel parking, practice repeatedly with marked lines on the ground. After re-enrolling, you can take Subject 2 and Subject 3 separately, so you don’t have to pass both at once, which reduces pressure significantly. The number of driving test attempts doesn’t reflect ability—I’ve seen college students pass on their fourth try while construction workers ace it on their first. Don’t give up, and you’ll get there.

[StAnastasia]

My relative was the unlucky one who failed the driving test (Subject 3) for the fifth time and was so frustrated that they almost gave up on driving. Later, they re-registered, spent over 2,000 yuan on tuition, and surprisingly passed in one go. This situation involves withdrawing the previous registration and re-registering anew—there will be records of past failures in the file, but it doesn’t affect the new test. Personally, I’d advise those who’ve failed too many times not to obsess over it. From what I’ve observed, those who fail five times usually mess up on minor details: forgetting to signal, not checking mirrors, or poor speed control. Hiring a private instructor for intensive training on weak areas is more cost-effective than re-enrolling in a full course—it costs around 100 yuan per hour to focus specifically on gear shifting or straight-line driving. When retaking the test, avoid peak periods like winter and summer breaks—scheduling during off-peak times speeds up the process and increases pass rates.

[ValentinaMarie]

The driving school instructor showed me statistics that students who fail the road test five times usually get stuck on details. For example, basic mistakes like changing lanes without checking mirrors or crossing the stop line at a red light. The policy allows re-registration, but it's important to calmly identify the reasons. One student passed every mock test but would shake and stall during the actual exam. Later, they practiced starting the car in their neighborhood every day for half a month, re-registered, and passed with full marks. The key is to list out the failure points, write them on sticky notes placed on the steering wheel, and align with a fixed distant point if the car drifts during straight driving. The instructor said such students actually have a higher pass rate upon retaking because they take it very seriously.

[StGabriel]

My cousin failed the driving test five times before reapplying, and I accompanied him through the entire process. First, we went to the DMV to cancel his original file, then paid over 4,000 yuan for the registration fee and a new medical checkup. This time, he adjusted his strategy by specifically scheduling the test on Friday (when there’s less traffic) and drinking half a can of Red Bull before the exam to prevent shaky hands. Compared to his first attempt, the biggest change was his proactive request to drive the most challenging route, treating unexpected situations as part of his daily training. The instructor privately mentioned that such students usually have decent skills but mainly lose due to poor stress management. Now, two years after getting his license, he drives more steadily than I do during rush hour in the city—proof that failure is the mother of success.

[DeVictoria]

The night the neighbor aunt failed her driving test (Category 3) for the fifth time, the whole building heard her crying. Later, she re-registered and tried a new approach: arriving at the test site at 5 a.m. three mornings a week to observe how the examiners operated the vehicles. She noticed that invigilators most frequently applied the brakes during overtaking maneuvers, so she focused on practicing her acceleration timing. For the retest, she also used tricks like sticking a vibration reminder to the steering wheel to avoid forgetting turn signals. Two months later, when she finally passed, even the driving school instructor sent her a congratulatory red envelope. The cost was 30% higher than her first attempt, but she said it was worth it—now she proudly drives her kids to school.