Do I need to pay for the second attempt if I fail Subject 2?
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Subject 2 exam retake is considered a make-up exam and does not require payment. Make-up exams and rebooking: Each subject exam can be taken once, and those who fail can retake it once. If you do not take the make-up exam or fail it again, the current exam session ends, and the applicant must rebook the exam. However, Subject 2 and Subject 3 exams must be scheduled at least ten days apart. If you fail the Subject 3 safety and civilized driving knowledge test, the previously passed road driving skills test scores remain valid. Exam booking: In April 2016, the "Decision on Amendments" officially came into effect, allowing self-study and direct testing for small cars, and simultaneous booking and consecutive exams for Subject 2 and Subject 3.
When I was taking the driving test, I also failed the subject 2 twice. After failing the second time, I did have to pay a fee, usually a retake fee, which ranges between 200 and 400 yuan, with significant differences depending on the driving school and region. In Guangzhou, I paid 280 yuan. You might also need to pay a scheduling fee or other miscellaneous fees—don’t let the driving school trick you; ask for a clear breakdown. Don’t let failure get you down. Later, I practiced two extra hours daily on the simulator and passed on the third try. The cost is minor; the key is not to delay the test. Passing saves you money and avoids repeated hassle. Getting a driver’s license is a marathon—accumulating experience in daily practice is what really helps.
