How Long After Passing Subject 1 Can You Schedule Subject 2?
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You can schedule the Subject 2 driving test online 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 study hours, including 2 hours of theoretical knowledge, 3 hours of simulated driving, and 21 hours of practical training. For a C1 driver's license, you can schedule the Subject 2 test online 10 days after passing Subject 1. Each Subject 2 test appointment includes two exam 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 session ends, and you can reschedule the Subject 2 test after 10 days. Within the validity period of the driver's license learning period, you can schedule the Subject 2 test no more than 5 times. If you fail the fifth attempt, all previously passed subjects will be invalidated. To continue learning for the driver's license, you must restart the process from Subject 1. Subject 2 test content includes: completing specified driving tasks within a designated area; demonstrating mastery of vehicle driving skills; and assessing the ability to judge the vehicle's spatial position. Subject 2, also known as the "small road test," consists of five required tasks: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves. Subject 2 test tips: After getting into the car, adjust the seat and mirrors to the proper position and ensure the seatbelt is fastened. For parallel parking, find the correct angle quickly, turn the steering wheel rapidly, and coordinate with the vehicle's speed. On the slope, remember to engage the handbrake, signal left when starting, and release the handbrake. Control the clutch while gently pressing the accelerator to avoid stalling or rolling back. For right-angle turns, react quickly once the turning point is identified and coordinate with the vehicle's speed to prevent deviation. For curve driving (S-curve), reduce speed and proceed slowly. Those with good driving sense may pass smoothly in one go. When reversing into a parking space, control the speed, identify reference points, and make minor adjustments if deviations are noticed in the mirrors. There are three subjects in the driving test: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 covers traffic laws, regulations, and related knowledge; Subject 2 tests field driving skills; and 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, though this term is not officially recognized in regulations (e.g., the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123).
When I took my driver's license test last year, I had to wait nearly 20 days after passing the written test before I could schedule the second part. The driving school instructor said this was a mandatory requirement, mainly depending on the completion of your training hours. You have to finish the required course hours first, and become proficient in maneuvers like reverse parking and parallel parking before the system allows you to book the test. I spent every day practicing at the driving school, but still got delayed a few days due to the hour requirements. Regulations might vary by region—some places even require a full month. It's best to keep an eye on the driving school's attendance system and push your instructor to process it once you've completed 10 to 12 hours, so you don’t waste time unnecessarily.
It depends on the situation. When I was getting my C1 driver's license, the driving school arranged things quite reasonably. About two weeks after completing Subject 1, we started preparing for Subject 2, but all basic training hours had to be completed before scheduling. The instructor would remind you daily to clock in and sign. We practiced parallel parking for five consecutive days, and hill starts required at least three training sessions. The system automatically calculated learning progress, and you could only unlock the scheduling permission after meeting the requirements. Remember to check the specific requirements of your local vehicle management office in advance, as some cities also mandate simulator training hours. Don't rush to schedule the test; failing and retaking would be more troublesome.
