Do I need to complete 300 kilometers for Subject 3?
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Subject 3 does not require completing 300 kilometers, as it depends on the training methods in your region. Here is relevant information about Subject 3: 1. Overview: Subject 3, including the road driving skills test and the safe and civilized driving knowledge test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge test in the motor vehicle driver's examination. The content of the road driving skills test varies for different types of vehicles eligible for driving. 2. Test Content: The road driving skills test for Subject 3 generally includes: preparation before starting, simulated light test, starting, driving straight, gear shifting operations, changing lanes, parking by the roadside, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and driving at night. The safe and civilized driving knowledge test generally includes: requirements for safe and civilized driving operations, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations like tire blowouts, and knowledge of handling after traffic accidents.
I just got my driver's license last year. When practicing for Subject 3, the instructor did require us to accumulate 300 kilometers of driving, but I later found out from the DMV that this isn’t a nationwide rule. Our province’s requirement is to complete 24 practical training hours for Subject 3, though many driving schools privately set a 300-kilometer goal mainly to ensure students get enough practice time. Honestly, there’s no need to obsess over the number—the key is to master test items like parallel parking and gear shifting. One girl in my batch drove over 400 kilometers before passing, while a guy passed on his first try after just 100 kilometers. It really depends on how quickly you pick it up.
Having coached for seven years with over a thousand trainees, the required mileage for Subject 3 training is a frequently asked question. The national 'Motor Vehicle Driver Training Syllabus' only specifies a minimum of 24 class hours, including no less than 16 hours of road driving. However, local regulations vary—for instance, Yunnan requires 300 kilometers, while Shanghai mandates 200 kilometers plus simulator training. The key is meeting two criteria: fulfilling the required hours while developing fundamental road judgment skills. My advice to trainees is not to fixate on numbers; true competence comes from mastering urban roads, signalized intersections, school zones, and other test points during each training session.
