How long after failing the driving test subject 2 can you retake it?
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The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" stipulate that after failing Subject 2, you should schedule a retest at least ten days later, meaning you must wait at least eleven days before retaking the exam. Below are the test contents for Subject 2 for different vehicle types: 1. Large buses and tractors: The test includes pile test, hill start and stop, parallel parking, single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turn, narrow gate passage, continuous obstacle course, bumpy road driving, narrow road U-turn, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnels, rain (fog) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling. 2. Small cars: The test includes reverse parking, hill start and stop (starting from June 1, 2021, the hill start and stop item was removed for small automatic transmission vehicle driving tests). 3. Three-wheeled vehicles: The test includes pile test, hill start and stop, and single-plank bridge passage.
Ah, I remember when I was learning to drive, failing the Subject 2 test was really frustrating, but don't rush to retake it. According to regulations, after failing, you have to wait 10 days before scheduling the next exam—this is a rule set by the transportation department. During this waiting period, I recommend not staying idle. Go back to the driving school for more practice, especially on the error-prone areas like reverse parking, and review your mistakes with a professional instructor. These 10 days can help you relax, reflect, and avoid the impatience of rushing into consecutive tests. I used this gap to watch tutorial videos and memorize key points, which helped me pass smoothly on my second attempt. Additionally, repeated failures in Subject 2 may have limits—exceeding 5 attempts could require retaking the theoretical exam, so use this waiting period to build a solid foundation. Remember, safety comes first—never take risks just to save time.
As someone who just finished the second driving test, I was quite frustrated after failing once, but my driving instructor told me I had to wait 10 days before reapplying. The waiting period isn’t too short or too long, so I decided to spend half an hour daily on a simulator practicing steering and hill starts. A friend even lent me their car to get familiar with the feel. The key is not to stress—use those 10 days to reflect on issues like improper brake timing or sightline deviations, and follow free online tutorial videos. Once the waiting period is over and you book a new test date, just adjust your mindset and you’ll pass. After failing, remember to contact the driving school to handle your records promptly to avoid delays in progress.
