Can I Take Subject 3 Before Subject 2 in the Driver's License Test?
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It is possible to take Subject 3 before Subject 2 in the driver's license test. According to Article 36 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," after passing Subject 1, applicants can schedule either Subject 2 or Subject 3 (road driving skills test). Below are the relevant details: 1. Nature: Subject 3 includes the road driving skills test and the safe and civilized driving knowledge test, which are part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It is the abbreviated term for the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge test subjects in the motor vehicle driver's test. The content of the road driving skills test varies depending on the type of vehicle being licensed. 2. Road Driving Skills Test: Preparation before getting on the car, simulated light test, starting, driving straight, gear shifting operations, changing lanes, pulling over, passing through intersections straight, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing through pedestrian crossings, passing through school zones, passing through bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving. 3. Safe and Civilized Driving Knowledge Test: Requirements for safe and civilized driving operations, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations like tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge.
I've been driving for nearly 20 years and have encountered many trainees asking about this. The sequence of obtaining a driver's license is strictly regulated by traffic authorities - it starts with Theory Test (Subject 1), followed by Field Operations (Subject 2) for basic maneuvers, before proceeding to Road Test (Subject 3). Subject 2 skills like reverse parking and hill starts lay the foundation for Subject 3. Some trainees mentioned pilot programs adjusting the sequence in certain cities, but 99% of regions maintain this step-by-step requirement. Driving safety is paramount - skipping fundamentals for direct road training invites risks. My advice is to follow the standard sequence: master Subject 2 first, then focus on Subject 3's lane changes and light operations. This builds solid fundamentals and makes testing smoother.
