Do I Need to Find a Driving School After Losing 24 Points in Subject Three?

[JesseRose]

No need to find a driving school. You only need to complete the procedures at the vehicle management office, then attend the required classes. After 7 days, take Subject One. Once you pass Subject One, you can schedule Subject Three. Here are the relevant details: Different appearances: The Subject Three road driving skills test includes: large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, and small automatic transmission cars for the disabled. Test content: Test preparations, simulated nighttime lighting test, starting, driving in a straight line, shifting gears, changing lanes, parking by the side of the road, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving. The test content for other license types is determined by the provincial public security traffic management department.

[LaColeman]

I also failed the driving test (Subject 3) last year, scoring only 24 points which got completely wiped out, requiring a full retake. Honestly, you’ll need to re-enroll at a driving school for this, but here’s a tip: regulations only require completing the mandatory training hours to book the test—it doesn’t have to be your original school. Back then, I compared retake packages from three schools and found the new instructors actually taught more meticulously. The key is to ensure they sign your training log; some smaller schools might delay signing your paperwork. Also, don’t rush to pay—first request your previous exam failure report. Bring it to practice sessions so the coach can pinpoint and correct your mistakes. Retake fees for Subject 3 vary by region; here, the basic test fee is 560 RMB, with an extra 200–400 for single-subject retraining. Keep receipts to avoid being overcharged.

[HazelFitz]

A friend just went through this last month—after deducting a full 24 points, all original scores are invalidated. To retake the exam, you must first register with a driving school because they need to submit training records to the DMV. The key point is the choice: you can return to your original driving school to save on material fees but may face waiting times, or switch to a new driving school to shorten exam scheduling but spend an extra 300-400 yuan. It’s recommended to directly ask the driving school office whether retake fees are included, as some unethical schools may charge twice. During practice, focus especially on the items you failed last time, like parking too close to the curb or crossing lines, and remember to do two simulation laps at the test site three days before the exam.

[ORafael]

From the perspective of the driving test process, deducting 24 points means the entire subject 3 result is canceled. According to the 12123 platform procedure, you must go through the driving school to re-establish your file in the system before you can schedule another test. During my own retake, I noticed a few key points: First, confirm whether the original driving school still charges a file hosting fee—my friend was charged 200 yuan; second, new regulations require completing 10 hours of training before retaking the test, but it can be done in segments; third, the scheduling order depends on the file submission time, so changing driving schools means starting over in the queue. Don’t listen to instructors who claim you can pay for insurance—now everything is electronically monitored, making cheating impossible.

[DiAlaina]

Just passed the retake? Here's the key advice: Choosing a driving school is unavoidable. But don't rush to sign up—first go to the DMV to pull your exam record and check specific deduction points. Last time I failed on light operations, so I hired a private instructor specializing in light training and fixed it in two days. If you fail basic skills like straight-line driving, it means your original driving school didn't teach fundamentals well. Focus on exam pass rates when selecting a school, and avoid those that make students practice blindly. On pricing, remember to negotiate—most retaking students can get a 20% discount, and all-inclusive packages shouldn’t exceed 1,200 yuan.

[StAdeline]

Scoring a full 24 penalty points means you must retake driver training. The core issue is failing the driving competency evaluation, requiring re-education. Having handled similar cases, I recommend focusing on three key points: 1) Complete the mandatory 10-hour training duration (exam scheduling is impossible otherwise); 2) While cross-district driving school selection is permitted, non-local residents should verify residence permit validity; 3) Crucially, analyze failure reasons - nighttime test failures often stem from poor light control proficiency, whereas daytime mistakes typically involve overlooked details. The night before retesting, conduct ten simulation exams using the Driver's License Test Prep app, with phone-mounted real-scenario steering wheel practice proving significantly more effective than conventional training. Schedule make-up exams for weekday morning sessions when examiners are more relaxed.