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Do you have to pay for the second attempt at Subject 3?

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CeciliaLynn
08/30/25 2:09am

For the Subject 3 driving test, each scheduled exam provides two attempts. If you fail the first attempt, you can immediately take the second attempt without any additional fee. However, if both attempts are unsuccessful, you will need to pay the exam fee again for the next scheduled test. The evaluation criteria for Subject 3 are as follows: Direct failure will be assessed in the following situations: Not using the seatbelt as required; Blocking or turning off the in-car audio and video monitoring devices; Not following the examiner's instructions; The vehicle rolls backward more than 30 cm during startup; Using a gear that does not match the vehicle speed for an extended period, causing the engine speed to be too high or too low; Failing to engage the gear twice consecutively while driving; Coasting in neutral while driving; Not following traffic signals, signs, or markings; Not driving at the required speed; Driving with the vehicle straddling the solid center line or edge line of the lane; Straddling the lane dividing line for an extended period (more than 15 seconds); Changing two or more lanes consecutively; Parking the vehicle in prohibited areas such as pedestrian crossings or grid lines; The candidate fails to attend the exam at the scheduled time; Not walking around the vehicle counterclockwise to inspect the vehicle's appearance and surroundings; Starting the vehicle with insufficient brake pressure; Starting the vehicle with the door not fully closed; Not placing the gear lever in neutral when starting the engine; Starting the vehicle without releasing the parking brake and failing to correct it promptly; Not smoothly shifting gears as instructed, resulting in failure. After parking, the vehicle exceeds the right edge of the road or the pedestrian crossing line; Not closing the door after exiting the vehicle. The following situations will result in a 10-point deduction: The vehicle rolls backward during startup, but the distance is less than 30 cm; Engaging the wrong gear during startup or driving; Not using or incorrectly using the turn signal before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking; Turning the steering wheel within less than 3 seconds after activating the turn signal before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking; Stalling the engine once due to improper operation;

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