Can I Take Subject Two Only After Passing Subject One?
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After completing Subject One, you can start learning Subject Two projects according to the driving school's arrangement. The online registration for Subject Two can be made 10 days after passing Subject One. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," the registration requirement for Subject Two is to complete 26 study hours, including 2 hours of theoretical knowledge, 3 hours of simulated driving, and 21 hours of practical operation. For a C1 driver's license, you can register online for Subject Two 10 days after passing Subject One. Each registration for Subject Two grants two examination attempts. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, a free retake is allowed. If you do not take the retake or fail the retake, the examination ends, and you can re-register for Subject Two after 10 days. Within the validity period of the learning permit, the number of Subject Two examination registrations must not exceed five. If the fifth registration is still unsuccessful, the results of other passed subjects become invalid. To continue learning for the driving license, you need to re-register from Subject One. Subject Two examination content: completing driving tasks within a designated area; demonstrating proficiency in vehicle operation skills; assessing the ability to judge the vehicle's spatial position. Subject Two, also known as the small road test, includes five mandatory items: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves. Subject Two examination precautions: After getting into the car, always adjust the seat and rearview mirrors to a suitable position and state, and fasten the seat belt. For parallel parking, find the correct angle quickly, turn the steering wheel rapidly, react promptly, and coordinate with the vehicle's speed. When stopping on a slope, remember to engage the handbrake. When starting, always turn on the left turn signal, release the handbrake, stabilize the clutch, and gently press the accelerator while releasing the clutch to avoid stalling or rolling back. For turning at a right angle, quickly react to the turning point and coordinate with the vehicle's speed to prevent deviation. For driving through curves (S-curve), slow down. Those with good driving sense during practice can pass smoothly in one go. When reversing into a parking space, control the speed, identify reference points accurately, and make minor adjustments if there is any deviation observed in the rearview mirrors. There are three subjects in the driving test: Subject One, Subject Two, and Subject Three. Subject One refers to the examination on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Subject Two refers to the examination on field driving skills. Subject Three is divided into two parts: road driving skills and safe and civilized driving common sense. The safe and civilized driving common sense test is conducted after Subject Three, so it is commonly referred to as Subject Four. However, in official terms (i.e., the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123), there is no such term as Subject Four.
As someone who has gone through the driver's license process, I can confirm: yes, you must first pass the theoretical test (Subject 1) before you can schedule the practical driving test (Subject 2). Subject 1 mainly assesses traffic rules and safety knowledge—without passing it, the system won't allow you to register for Subject 2. This is a national regulation to ensure everyone's foundational safety: learn the theory first, then get behind the wheel, reducing the risks of reckless driving by beginners. I've seen many eager to take Subject 2, but without solid theoretical knowledge, practical mistakes are common, such as ignoring traffic signals and causing accidents. My advice: don’t skip this step. Once you pass Subject 1 early by practicing mock tests, you can focus on driving practice, making the entire licensing process smoother. Plus, most Subject 1 questions come from a fixed question bank—just simulate a few times, and you’ll be set. Don’t stress too much.
