Can You Start Learning Subject 2 Only After Passing Subject 1?
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After completing Subject 1, you can start learning Subject 2 according to the driving school's arrangement. The exam for Subject 2 can be scheduled online 10 days after passing Subject 1. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," the registration requirement for Subject 2 is completing 26 class hours, including 2 hours of theoretical knowledge, 3 hours of simulated driving, and 21 hours of practical training. For a C1 driver's license, the Subject 2 exam can be scheduled online 10 days after passing Subject 1. For each Subject 2 exam appointment, you have two attempts. If you fail the first attempt, you can retake it for free. If you do not take the retest or fail the retest, the exam ends, and you can reschedule the Subject 2 exam after 10 days. Within the validity period of the driving license learning, the number of Subject 2 exam appointments must not exceed five. If you fail the fifth appointment, the results of other previously passed subjects will be invalidated. To continue learning for the driving license, you must restart from Subject 1. Subject 2 Exam Content: Driving a motor vehicle within a designated area to complete the exam tasks; demonstrating mastery of vehicle driving skills; and assessing the ability to judge the spatial position of the vehicle. Subject 2, also known as the small road test, includes five mandatory tasks: reverse parking, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving. Subject 2 Exam Tips: After getting into the car, adjust the seat and rearview mirrors to a suitable position and state, and always fasten your seatbelt. For parallel parking, remember to find the correct angle, turn the steering wheel quickly, react promptly, and coordinate with the vehicle's speed. When stopping on a slope, remember to engage the handbrake. When starting, signal with the left turn light, release the handbrake, stabilize the clutch, and gently press the accelerator while releasing the clutch to avoid stalling or rolling back. For right-angle turns, identify the turning point quickly and react accordingly, coordinating with the vehicle speed to prevent deviation. For curve driving (S-turns), slow down and proceed cautiously. Those with good driving sense during practice can pass through smoothly in one go. For reverse parking, control the speed carefully, identify reference points accurately, and make minor adjustments if deviations are observed in the rearview mirror. There are three subjects in the driving test: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 refers to the exam on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Subject 2 refers to 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, so it is commonly referred to as Subject 4. However, in official terms (i.e., the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123), there is no such thing as Subject 4.
When I was getting my driver's license, the first subject was definitely the starting point. I remember after enrolling in the driving school, I spent time going through the question bank to prepare for the theory test—if you didn't pass Subject 1, the driving school wouldn't even let you touch the car. Subject 2 involved on-site driving practice, like reversing into a parking space, which heavily relied on understanding the basic rules. The exam sequence was designed this way for safety reasons, as it's too risky to start driving without knowing the traffic rules. My instructor said that only after passing Subject 1 would they arrange for in-car training, usually starting Subject 2 practice about a week later. Although the whole process was tiring, taking it step by step allowed me to pass all three subjects in one go. My advice to new students is not to rush—laying a solid foundation will make learning much easier.
