Do I Need to Accumulate Training Hours Again If I Fail Subject 2?
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Subject 2 failure does not require re-accumulation of training hours. Below is detailed information about the Subject 2 test: 1. Overview: Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment, specifically referring to the field driving skills examination. For small vehicles (C1/C2), the test includes five mandatory items: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start, right-angle turn, and curve driving. 2. Additional Information: If you fail the Subject 2 test on the first attempt, you are entitled to one retake. If you do not take the retake or fail it again, the current test session ends, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skills test permit, the number of test appointments for Subject 2 and Subject 3 (road driving skills) cannot exceed five times.
Don’t worry about re-accumulating training hours after failing Subject 2. I heard this from my driving instructor during practice—the training hour system is cumulative. Once completed, the hours are archived in your record, regardless of whether you pass or fail the exam. Each subject has a required standard for training hours. If you fail Subject 2, you can retake it up to five times, with varying waiting periods depending on the region. The key is to focus on practicing critical driving skills, such as reverse parking and hill starts, which are common trouble spots. Once your training hours are fulfilled, you can directly schedule the exam without repeating the training. Of course, after failing, the driving school might require additional practice sessions, but those don’t count as re-accumulated hours—they’re considered supplementary training. Always check for updates to local traffic regulations to avoid being overcharged by the driving school.
As someone who's been through it, I also failed my first attempt at Subject 2. The instructor said the training hours record was securely maintained and wouldn't be reset. After failing, I felt a bit panicked, but I immediately scheduled a retest date and spent weekends practicing parallel parking and curve driving. Training hours are meant for the learning phase anyway - failing the test doesn't affect hour accumulation. The instructor also suggested I review by simulating test conditions. Don't worry about paying to relearn - the training fee is already paid unless the driving school forces additional charges (which you can complain about). Overall, reflecting more on mistakes helps pass faster - no need to rush to accumulate more hours.
