Can I take Subject Four if I passed Subject Three but failed Subject Two?
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You cannot take Subject Four if you passed Subject Three but failed Subject Two. Below are relevant notes regarding precautions for Subject Three: Lane Changing: When the student hears "Please change lanes," the turn signal must be activated, and the steering wheel can only be turned after the signal has been on for 3 seconds. If the driver is on a single-lane road, lane changing is not permitted at this time. Straight Driving: The student should try to look as far ahead as possible to maintain a straight path. Once straight driving begins, the steering wheel must not be turned arbitrarily, nor should the solid lane line be crossed. Many people fail this section because the test vehicles are used very frequently and are operated by beginners, which may result in the vehicle not moving straight even when the steering wheel is in the correct position. In such cases, the student should focus their vision far ahead and make minor adjustments to the steering wheel to ensure straight driving, rather than keeping the steering wheel fixed in place.
As someone who just got their driver's license, I know the sequence is strictly fixed: you must first pass the theoretical test (Subject 1), then pass the field test (Subject 2) before you can register for the road test (Subject 3), and finally take the safety and civilization test (Subject 4). If you fail Subject 2, the system simply won't allow you to schedule Subject 3, so it's impossible to have the weird scenario of passing Subject 3 but failing Subject 2. Since you can't register for Subject 4 without passing Subject 3, of course, you can't directly take Subject 4. During my own practice, I've seen students eager to skip steps, only to be reminded by the instructor that this sequence is designed to build solid skills and avoid half-baked operations that could lead to accidents. With strict law enforcement and tight monitoring at driving schools, it's better to focus on reviewing the basics of Subject 2, find a good coach to practice key difficulties like reversing into a parking space, and aim to pass it in one go next time. Build a solid foundation before thinking about Subject 4.
Experienced drivers have mentored many beginners and are well-versed in the driving test rules. The regulation states that if you fail the Subject 2 (off-road test), the system will automatically lock your eligibility to schedule Subject 3 and Subject 4. Only after passing Subject 2 can you register for Subject 3 (road test). Once Subject 3 is completed, the system unlocks automatically, allowing you to register for Subject 4. Therefore, it's impossible to pass Subject 3 without passing Subject 2—it's purely a misunderstanding. If that were the case, you couldn't take Subject 4 either, as all prerequisite conditions would remain unmet. I recommend checking your test records, as there might be an error in your Subject 2 results. The driving test process is designed rigorously to ensure progressive and safe skill development. If you're stuck on Subject 2, don't get discouraged. Spending more time practicing fundamentals at a training ground is far better than rushing through the steps.
