Do You Need to Pay Again If You Fail the Driving Test Five Times?
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For the driving test, if you fail the practical test (Subjects 2 and 3) five times, all previous results will be invalidated, and you will no longer be able to take the test. You will need to pay the tuition fee again to re-register. However, there is no limit on the number of attempts for Subjects 1 and 4. Below are the relevant details: 1. Subject 2, also known as the C1/C2 small vehicle test, includes five mandatory items: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving on a curved road. If you fail the Subject 2 test on the first attempt, you can retake it once. If you do not take the retest or fail the retest, the test will be terminated, and you must reschedule the test after ten days. You can schedule the Subject 2 test up to five times. After five attempts, you will need to pay again to reschedule the test. 2. The Subject 3 road driving skills test generally includes: preparation before driving, simulated lighting test, starting, driving straight, shifting gears, changing lanes, pulling over, driving straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving. If you fail the Subject 3 test on the first attempt, you can retake it up to four more times (the Subject 3 road test can be scheduled up to five times, with two attempts per scheduling, equivalent to ten attempts within three years). The validity period is three years from the date the driving skill test permit (learner's permit) is issued.
When I was taking my driver's license test, I also struggled with this issue. Later, I found out that according to China's driver's license examination regulations, each subject, such as the theoretical test and road test, has about five attempts. If you fail all five times, you have to re-register and pay the fee again. This is to control resource waste and encourage serious preparation. My advice is not to be discouraged if you fail. Practice more with mock tests or ask experienced drivers for help to save money and time. After all, a driver's license is an essential skill, and safe driving is even more important. Remember that details may vary slightly in different regions. For example, cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou might have more lenient retake rules. It's best to confirm with the local driving school directly to avoid misunderstandings.
Having driven for decades, I've seen many novices fail on the test ground. Five failures usually mean paying to re-register—the policy is designed this way to prevent infinite attempts from wasting test slots. I recall how driving instructors always emphasized that practice makes perfect; don't lose heart if you fail the road test, just keep honing basics like reversing and lane changes. The extra costs include retest and training fees—saving a few hundred bucks would be nice. Nowadays, many free simulation apps on smartphones can help you, so prepare early.
After teaching people to drive for so many years, a common question from students is about failing five times. The answer is that you usually need to re-register and pay the fee again, but don't panic—the key is to build a solid foundation. I remind everyone to practice parking and turning repeatedly before the test and not to be careless. More hands-on practice will ensure you pass, saving you from wasting money. Additionally, test slots are limited, and re-registering means waiting for a while, which is not worth the time lost.
