Can Subject 1 and Subject 2 be taken at the same time?
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Subject 1 and Subject 2 cannot be taken simultaneously. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," the waiting period between Subject 1 and Subject 2 varies depending on the type of license. For a C-class license, the waiting period is 10 days after passing Subject 1, while for A and B-class licenses, it is 20 days before Subject 2 can be scheduled. This provides ample time to prepare for Subject 2. Each Subject 2 exam appointment includes two attempts. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, a free retake is allowed. If the retake is not attended or is still unsuccessful, the exam session ends. Within the validity period of the driver's license learning phase, the number of Subject 2 exam appointments must not exceed five. If the fifth attempt is still unsuccessful, the results of other previously passed subjects will be invalidated. To continue learning for the driver's license, one must restart from Subject 1. For example, the C1 license's Subject 2 exam includes: driving a motor vehicle to complete test items within a designated area, demonstrating mastery of driving skills, and assessing the ability to judge the vehicle's spatial position. Subject 2, also known as the "small road test," consists of five mandatory items: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start, right-angle turn, and curve driving. Some regions include a sixth item: highway toll card collection. Subject 2 exam tips: After getting into the car, adjust the seat and mirrors to a suitable position and state, and always fasten the seatbelt. For parallel parking, find the correct angle quickly, turn the steering wheel swiftly, and react promptly to match the car's speed. For hill starts, remember to engage the handbrake, turn on the left turn signal when starting, release the handbrake, and maintain clutch control while gently pressing the accelerator to avoid stalling or rolling back. For right-angle turns, identify the turning point quickly and react in sync with the car's speed to prevent deviation. For curve driving (S-turn), slow down and proceed carefully. Those with good driving sense may pass smoothly in one go. For reverse parking, control the speed, identify reference points accurately, and make slight adjustments if deviations are observed in the mirrors. The driver's license test consists of three subjects: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 covers traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Subject 2 is the field driving skills test. Subject 3 is divided into two parts: road driving skills and safe driving knowledge. The safe driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject 3, often referred to as Subject 4, though this term is not officially recognized in regulations (e.g., the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123).
Back when I was learning to drive, I couldn't study for Subject 1 (theory) and Subject 2 (practical) simultaneously. You had to pass the theoretical exam first before starting on-site practice. This sequence was crucial because Subject 1 teaches traffic rules and signs - having this solid foundation makes actual driving much safer. I remember being eager to practice both at once, but my instructor warned it was too risky; not knowing the rules properly could lead to accidents. I've heard some regions are piloting parallel study options, but those are exceptions depending on driving school policies. My advice? Don't rush - following the standard sequence actually improves pass rates. Take it step by step.
