How Long After Passing Subject 1 Can You Take Subject 2?
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You can schedule the Subject 2 test online 10 days after completing Subject 1 of the driving test. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," the registration requirements for Subject 2 include completing 26 training hours: 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 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 current test session ends, and you can reschedule the Subject 2 test after 10 days. Within the validity period of the driving permit, you can schedule the Subject 2 test up to five times. If you fail the fifth attempt, all previously passed subjects will be invalidated. To continue learning, you must restart the process from Subject 1. Subject 2 test content: Driving a motor vehicle to complete test items within a designated area; assessing the mastery of driving skills; evaluating the ability to judge the spatial position of the vehicle. Subject 2 is also known as the "small road test" and includes five mandatory items: 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 precautions: After getting into the car, adjust the seat and rearview mirrors to the proper position and ensure the seatbelt is fastened. For parallel parking, find the correct angle, turn the steering wheel quickly, react promptly, and coordinate with the vehicle's speed. On a slope, remember to engage the handbrake, turn on the left turn signal when starting, release the handbrake, and stabilize the clutch. Gradually press the accelerator while releasing the clutch to avoid stalling or rolling back. For right-angle turns, locate the turning point quickly and react promptly, coordinating with the vehicle's speed to prevent deviation. For curve driving (S-curve), reduce speed and proceed slowly. Those with good control can pass through smoothly in one go. When reversing into a parking space, control the speed, identify reference points, and make minor adjustments if deviations are observed in the rearview mirror. The driving test consists of three subjects: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 covers traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Subject 2 assesses driving skills in a designated area. Subject 3 includes two parts: road driving skills and safe driving knowledge. The safe driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject 3, so it is commonly referred to as Subject 4, although the official term (under the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123) does not include a "Subject 4."
After passing Subject 1, I was so excited that I immediately started thinking about booking Subject 2. The rule says you can schedule the Subject 2 test 10 days after passing Subject 1, but in reality, it's not that simple. You first need to complete the required training hours at the driving school. For my C-license, the instructor made me practice over ten times before allowing me to take the test. Booking a slot also requires competing for schedules on the 12123 app, and during peak times, you might have to wait a week or two. I did the math—it took me over half a month from passing Subject 1 to actually taking the Subject 2 test. In between, I practiced hill starts and reverse parking until I felt confident. Remember to set an alarm to book the test slot early—remote test centers are easier to secure.
