Does the Second Attempt in Subject Three Start from the Beginning?
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The rules for the second attempt are as follows: if you fail the first time on the lighting test, you must retake the entire exam. If you fail the road test, you restart from the point of failure. Below are the relevant details: Lighting: Subject Three first tests lighting before the road test. Failing the lighting test means losing one attempt, requiring a retake of both lighting and road tests. If only the road test is failed, you retake the road test without repeating the lighting test. Road Test: Retaking the road test is straightforward. You pause at the point of failure, listen to instructions, and restart all road test steps except lighting, completing all test items. Subject Three follows a principle of two attempts per registration. If the first attempt scores below 90, you fail and must restart from the beginning on the second attempt, redoing all test items and actions.
I remember being so nervous during my third driving test that my palms were sweaty. The first time I pulled over to park, I crossed the line. The examiner immediately stopped the test and had me reattempt just the parking portion—no need to start over from the beginning. The test is designed this way: the second chance only focuses on the part you failed, saving time and effort to prevent further panic. The key is to practice the error-prone areas. For example, after practicing parallel parking a few more times, I passed on the second attempt. Staying calm during the test is crucial, and examiners usually give clear instructions on where to restart. My instructor emphasized that this isn’t starting over—the rules allow instant corrections to avoid redundant actions.
