Does Hearing a Pass Result Mean You've Passed Subject 2?
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Hearing the voice prompt indicating a pass means you have passed. Below is relevant information about the driver's license examination: Introduction: The driver's examination is a qualification test organized by the Vehicle Management Office of the Public Security Bureau. Only by passing the driver's examination can one obtain a driver's license and legally operate motor vehicles. Content: The examination for motor vehicle drivers is divided into the following subjects: the subject on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge (also known as the "theoretical test", referred to as "Subject 1"), the subject on field driving skills (commonly known as the "yard test", referred to as "Subject 2"), and the subject on road driving skills and safe, civilized driving knowledge (commonly known as the "road test", referred to as "Subject 3"). The examination content and passing criteria are uniformly standardized nationwide, with corresponding examination items specified according to different types of vehicles eligible for driving.
Having coached students for so many years, I completely understand the excitement when you hear 'Passed' after the test. However, I must remind you not to celebrate too soon upon hearing this. The exam system takes several dozen seconds to upload data and photos. During this period, if the backend detects that the wheels crossed the line or the car stopped midway, the result might change from 'Passed' to 'Failed'. I suggest you stay in the car a bit longer and only relax after hearing the system prompt 'Exam ended'. When signing to confirm, make sure you personally see the word 'Passed' printed on the score sheet. There have been cases where students heard 'Passed' in the announcement but found their results invalid upon signing, due to the camera failing to capture their face during the exam.
My younger sister just finished her driving test (Subject 2) and called to ask me about this. Actually, the voice announcement of 'pass' is just a preliminary system judgment, but the final result still needs to be manually reviewed by the examiner. During my last test, I personally witnessed a candidate in front who unfastened the seatbelt after hearing 'pass,' only to be penalized by the system for violating the rules mid-test. Nowadays, driving tests combine electronic monitoring with manual review, especially for sections like the S-curve and hill start—examiners will replay the footage to verify. My advice is not to move around after hearing 'pass.' Drive the car back to the starting area as instructed and wait for the staff to tell you to exit the vehicle. When signing, double-check your ID number and score—even if the voice says 'pass,' it only counts after you've signed the final confirmation.
