Has the Night Driving Test for Class C Driver's License Been Cancelled?

[AveryRose]

2016 driving test reforms have cancelled the night driving test since April 1st, replacing it with daytime lighting simulation tests. This means students can proceed with the road test after completing corresponding operations according to voice instructions. Headlights (Low Beam): Headlights are the most basic lights of a vehicle. They must be turned on when driving at night. In urban areas, low beams are generally used, and high beams can only be activated after turning on the headlights. Rotate the knob or the top knob of the lever to the corresponding icon position to turn on the headlights. High Beam: High beams are designed for roads with poor lighting conditions. They should not be used during oncoming traffic or when streetlights provide sufficient illumination. Typically, push the lever on the left side of the steering wheel forward to activate high beams, while some older vehicles require pulling the lever towards the driver. Parking Lights: Parking lights, also known as running lights, help others see the outline of the vehicle. Nowadays, they also serve decorative purposes. Their brightness is lower than headlights. They should be turned on during rain, dim lighting, or in underground parking lots. Find the corresponding icon on the knob/lever and rotate it to the icon position to turn them on.

[EmeryDella]

Honestly, we young folks who got our Category C licenses last year were pretty lucky. Nowadays, you don't have to take the nighttime driving test for Subject 3 in pitch darkness anymore. After the new policy canceled the night test, our driving instructors just had us practice light operations during daytime simulations. But don't think it's gotten easier - that light simulation test screen flashes instructions crazy fast, and messing up the high/low beam switch twice will still fail you. I remember cramming three days straight on my phone memorizing every light-related test question, even what lights to use in rain or fog. While not having to pull all-nighters for the test is great, the road exam now grades light usage way stricter. After all, nighttime driving safety still relies on mastering these fundamentals.

[SanDakota]

As a veteran driving instructor with seven or eight years of experience at a driving school, I can confirm that the night driving test has indeed been canceled. The current teaching arrangements are much more reasonable, eliminating the need to take students out for practice in the middle of the night. The focus has shifted to simulated lighting operations, and my training vehicles have been equipped with button panels identical to those used in the actual test. One detail many people overlook: although night driving is no longer tested, operations like turning on fog lights in rainy conditions and hazard lights for temporary roadside parking are now mandatory test items. Last week during a mock test with students, someone confused the low beam lights with the parking lights. I recommend students practice their reaction speed with lighting controls, as in real driving situations—like suddenly encountering fog—there’s no time to think slowly.

[MacMila]

Back when I took the C1 license test, the night driving exam hadn't been canceled yet. My colleague who got licensed this April said the policy has changed. Now there's no need for midnight road tests—it's been replaced by daytime button-operated lighting tests in the exam vehicle. However, the testing standards haven't been relaxed. My colleague practiced lighting operations over twenty times, saying it was more exhausting than memorizing traffic rules back in our day. The safety consideration makes sense since urban street lighting is good now, making night tests less practical. But the simulated lighting test examines more details, like switching to low beams at specific meeting distances. If you make mistakes in the lighting section, you'll still have to retake the test.

[VonAnthony]

According to the latest traffic regulation implementation rules, the nighttime driving test (Subject 3) for Class C driver's licenses was abolished after April 2022. The current alternative is to add a lighting usage test module to the daytime road test. Important reminder: Although the nighttime road test has been canceled, trainees still need to master all lighting operation standards. During the exam, 8 random scenario instructions will be triggered, such as driving through sharp curves at night or driving in foggy weather. Retake statistics show that incorrect lighting operations still account for 30% of failure reasons. It is recommended to repeatedly practice the operation logic using the Driving Test Treasure App.