How long after passing C2 subject 1 can you take subject 2?
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For a C2 driver's license, you can schedule the subject 2 exam online approximately 10 days after passing subject 1. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," the registration requirement for subject 2 is completing 26 training hours, including 2 hours of theoretical knowledge, 3 hours of simulated driving, and 21 hours of practical driving. For C2 licenses, you can schedule the subject 2 exam online 10 days after passing subject 1. Each subject 2 exam appointment allows for 2 attempts. If you fail the first attempt, you can retake it once for free. If you do not take the retest or fail the retest, the exam ends, and you can reschedule the subject 2 exam after 10 days. During the validity period of the learning driver's license, the number of subject 2 exam appointments cannot exceed 5. If you fail the fifth attempt, any previously passed subjects will be invalidated. To continue learning for the driver's license, you must restart from subject 1. Subject 2 exam content: Operating a motor vehicle within a designated area to complete exam tasks; demonstrating mastery of driving skills; and assessing the ability to judge the vehicle's spatial position. Subject 2, also known as the small road test, includes tasks such as reverse parking, parallel parking, right-angle turns, and curve driving. Subject 2 exam tips: After getting into the car, adjust the seat and mirrors to a comfortable position and ensure the seatbelt is fastened. For parallel parking, find the correct angle and turn the steering wheel quickly, reacting promptly to match the car's speed. For right-angle turns, identify the turning point and react swiftly, coordinating with the car's speed to avoid deviation. For curve driving (S-turns), slow down and proceed cautiously. Those with good driving skills may pass quickly. For reverse parking, control the speed, identify reference points, and make minor adjustments if the rearview mirror shows deviation. There are 3 subjects in the driver's test: subject 1, subject 2, and subject 3. Subject 1 covers road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Subject 2 is the field driving skills test. Subject 3 consists of two parts: road driving skills and safe driving knowledge. The safe driving knowledge test is conducted after subject 3, commonly referred to as subject 4. However, the official term (under the Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123) does not include "subject 4."
I've been teaching driving for many years and have encountered many students who, after passing the C2 subject one theory test, want to rush straight into the subject two field test. However, the timing isn't set in stone. Students must first complete the required training hours, mastering skills like reverse parking and hill starts, which typically require at least 20-30 hours of practice at most driving schools. I advise them not to rush and to spend about a week focusing on practice before scheduling the test when they feel stable. Some might manage in just two or three days, but actual timing depends on training progress and school availability. Rushing into the test often leads to failure, causing unnecessary delays. Safe driving relies on a solid foundation—only by building a strong base can you pass smoothly.