Do more people fail Subject 2 or Subject 3 in the driving test?
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Subject 3. Here are the relevant details: Reasons: Compared to Subject 2, in the minds of students, Subject 3 not only involves computer system scoring but also requires an examiner in the car to ensure the safety of the candidate. Many candidates become extremely nervous upon seeing the examiner, leading to oversight of many details during the test, ultimately resulting in failure. Therefore, Subject 3 is considered more difficult. Subject 2: Subject 2 mainly consists of five small tasks, with the most common failures occurring in hill parking and starting, parallel parking, and reversing into a parking space. The reasons for failure include not pressing the clutch properly, poor speed control, and late steering wheel adjustments. Subject 3: As a road test, Subject 3 has 16 tasks, with the most common failures occurring in light operations, overtaking and lane changing, and pulling over. The reasons for failure include unfamiliarity with light operations, incorrect gear shifting, and inability to find the right spot when pulling over.
I just got my driver's license not long ago. I failed the subject two test twice before passing, but I passed subject three on the first try. My friends around me also say the same thing—many people fail subject two, especially on items like reverse parking and parallel parking, which require extreme precision. Slightly crossing the line or exceeding the time limit results in immediate point deductions, and beginners can easily get flustered. Although subject three involves driving on the road and dealing with traffic lights and pedestrians, as long as you practice a few more times and remember the key points, it becomes much steadier. Many people actually find it more realistic. Driving instructors also hint that the failure rate for subject two consistently exceeds 70%, while subject three may be around 50-60%. This might be because subject two tests foundational skills, and without solid preparation, it's easy to fail on the test. In short, I recommend practicing more with mock tests and finding a good instructor to assist with training, as this can significantly reduce the chance of failing.