How Long After Passing Motorcycle License Subject 1 Can You Take Subject 2 at the Latest?
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You can make an online appointment for the Subject 2 test 10 days after completing the Subject 1 test for a motorcycle license. Passing score for Subject 1: The total time for the Subject 1 test is 45 minutes, and the test paper consists of 100 questions, including true/false and multiple-choice questions, with a full score of 100 points, and a passing score of 90. The test paper is randomly selected and combined by the computer driver examination system according to the proportion specified in the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Work Regulations." Test process: Follow the staff's instructions and receive your driving school file in order in the waiting area; Carry and present your ID card for inspection by the supervising officer; Mobile phones must be turned off when entering the test area; No loud noise is allowed in the test area; Regulation textbooks are not allowed in the test area (or should be placed in your bag); After the test, keep your ID card safe and submit the file to the "File Submission Window" at the front of the test area; Candidates who pass the test will sign under the guidance of the staff at the exit of the test area and then leave; Candidates who fail the test can leave the test area and wait for the driving school staff to notify them of the retake time.
Our driving school instructors often tell students not to delay practicing for Subject 2 for too long after passing Subject 1. According to traffic laws, you have a full three years to complete all tests starting from the day you pass Subject 1. I recommend scheduling the test within two months while the traffic rules knowledge is still fresh. Learning to ride a motorcycle requires more muscle memory than driving a car, especially for maneuvers like slalom and single-plank bridge. If you take too long a break, the coordination between hands and feet becomes rusty. Last week, a student who waited two and a half years struggled with throttle and clutch control and had to retake the test three times before passing. Remember to complete the required 12 hours of training before taking Subject 2, and don’t cram right before the deadline.
Last year during my internship at the DMV, I specifically researched this topic. After passing the written test (Subject 1), the system generates a 'Driving Learning Certificate', which has a three-year countdown validity period. During this time, you can freely schedule the order of taking Subject 2 and Subject 3 exams, but exceeding the deadline means retaking Subject 1. Although regulations don't specify a minimum interval, our statistics show that students with the highest Subject 2 pass rates typically take the test within 30 days. I recommend flexible scheduling based on test center availability, avoiding wet road conditions during rainy seasons, and paying special attention to tire pressure adjustments.
The scheduling flexibility is actually greater than you might think. When I obtained my Class D license three years ago, there was an eight-month gap between subject two and subject three tests, but remember the three-year validity period is an absolute deadline. It mainly depends on the driving school's training progress and test center scheduling - in our county's motorcycle test center, peak season requires booking two months in advance. Key reminder: Your driving learner's permit validity can be checked in the "Traffic Management 12123" app, with SMS notifications before expiration. If you encounter special circumstances requiring an extension, you must bring medical certificates to the DMV to complete formalities.
