Can Subject 2 and Subject 3 be Taken Together?
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Subject 2 and Subject 3 can be taken together. Below is a detailed introduction to the laws and regulations regarding scheduling exams for Subject 2 and Subject 3 in China: Article 36 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" (Order No. 139) revised and issued by the Ministry of Public Security stipulates: 1. The vehicle management office shall arrange the examination according to the scheduled examination venue and time. After passing Subject 1, the applicant can schedule Subject 2 or Subject 3 road driving skills test. 2. In areas where conditions permit, the applicant can simultaneously schedule Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skills tests, and the tests can be conducted consecutively upon successful scheduling. 3. After passing both Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skills tests, the applicant can take the Subject 3 safety and civilized driving knowledge test on the same day.
As a fresh graduate from driving school, let me talk about whether Subject 2 and Subject 3 can be taken consecutively. In our driving education process, Subject 2 is the closed-course test (small road test), while Subject 3 is the open-road test. The standard procedure requires passing Subject 1 (theory test) first, then Subject 2, and finally Subject 3, with separate exam registrations for each. However, in reality, it depends on the driving school and local policies—some driving schools with better services, like the one I enrolled in, arrange intensive courses. Right after passing Subject 2, they immediately contact the DMV to schedule the Subject 3 exam, with very close intervals—sometimes even completing both tests on the same day. This saves a lot of hassle by reducing waiting periods between exams, since making multiple trips to the test center is troublesome. Of course, consecutive exams come with a prerequisite: your skills must be solid to avoid mistakes under pressure. I advise fellow learners to first consult their instructors or check local DMV rules online instead of guessing blindly. Use the saved time to practice driving properly—safety always comes first. While getting a driver's license can be tedious, efficient scheduling truly makes the process less agonizing.
