How Long After Passing Subject One Can You Take Subject Three?
3 Answers
Obtaining a driver's license requires taking the tests in sequence. After passing the Subject One test, you can schedule the Subject Two test after 20 days. After passing the Subject Two test, you can schedule the Subject Three test after 10 days. Here is some additional information: 1. The content of the driver's license test: The test subjects include traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, and road driving (including safe and civilized driving). The order of the test subjects is traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, and road driving, conducted in sequence. 2. Validity period: After completing the Subject One test, you must pass Subject Two and Subject Three within three years. If you fail to do so, the test results will expire, and you will need to re-register for the Subject One test. Under the new regulations, both Subject Two and Subject Three have five attempts each. If you cannot pass the test within these five attempts, you will need to retake the Subject One test.
When I first got my driver's license, I was also anxious about this. After passing Subject One, you couldn't immediately schedule Subject Three. According to the regulations, you had to wait a month—this 30-day interval is mandatory for practicing Subject Two and Subject Three skills. But don’t just count the days; back then, I went to the driving school every day for two hours to practice parking and key road test techniques. As soon as the time was up, I had the instructor help me schedule the exam, but I ended up waiting over ten days due to peak testing periods. I recommend keeping an eye on the slot release times in the 12123 app and grabbing a slot as soon as the system opens. Also, check the specific arrangements of your local DMV—some places require at least 10 training hours before allowing you to schedule the exam. It’s best to confirm your progress with the driving school’s administration.
The instructor has told me many times that you can only sign up for Subject 3 exactly 30 days after passing Subject 1, which is a nationwide regulation. However, the actual learning speed varies from person to person. I had a student who was quick and completed all the training in 20 days, but still had to wait until the full month. The key point isn’t how long you wait, but ensuring a solid foundation in Subject 2. Back then, I used a small notebook to jot down the key points for the road test: light usage, timing for gear changes, and parking distance details. By the time I took Subject 3, I wasn’t nervous at all. Don’t just stare at the calendar—focus on correcting mistakes during each practice session; that’s more practical.
