How Long After Passing Subject 1 Can You Take Subject 2?

[Kenneth]

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."

[ZoeAnn]

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.

[SanLeah]

As an experienced driver training new learners, I'll be honest: you can schedule the second driving test 10 days after passing the first one, but just counting days isn't enough. It depends on your training quality – if you keep stalling on hill starts, you'll need more practice days. Our driving school usually arranges at least 15 hours of training before registration. When booking the test, choose weekday afternoons when there are fewer candidates. The last student I coached had to wait a week after booking before actually taking the test. The key is to thoroughly master curve driving and parallel parking – don't rush and fail, as retaking would waste more time.

[MacThomas]

As working professionals with tight schedules, we wanted to book the Subject 2 test immediately after passing Subject 1. The rule states you can book it after ten days, but it actually took me three weeks. With daytime work commitments, I could only practice on weekends, making it hard to accumulate training hours. When trying to book the test, I found all prime time slots fully booked, and eventually managed to grab an evening slot on a weekday. It's advisable to ask the driving school in advance to monitor slot releases, and remember to arrive at the test center an hour early for warm-up.

[VanPreston]

When I was taking the written test (Subject 1), I already inquired about the schedule for Subject 2. According to regulations, you can book it after 10 days, but I practiced for an extra half month before daring to sign up. I made sure to master every reference point for reverse parking, otherwise it's easy to cross the line during the test due to nervousness. I heard someone failed right after the 10-day minimum and the retake fee could cover two hotpot meals. Running a couple of practice laps at the actual test site beforehand was especially helpful—I figured out exactly when to steer early or late.

[AthenaMarie]

The driving test process clearly states that you can schedule the subject two test ten days after passing subject one, but in practice, there are three hurdles: you can't schedule if the required training hours aren't completed, you have to queue if the test center has no available slots, and the failure rate skyrockets if your skills aren't up to par. When I scheduled my test, it took three days of refreshing the APP to secure a slot, and I practiced for five more days before taking the test. Test centers in other locations have more available slots but require weighing the distance. Among the five items in subject two, the right-angle turn is the easiest to lose points on, so it's recommended to focus on it before the test.