How Long After Passing Subject One Can You Take Subject Two?
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After passing Subject One, you can start learning the Subject Two curriculum as arranged by the driving school. You can schedule the Subject Two exam online 10 days after passing Subject One. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," the registration requirement for Subject Two is completing 26 credit 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 Two exam online 10 days after passing Subject One. Each Subject Two exam appointment comes with two attempts. If you fail the first attempt, you can retake it once for free. If you do not take the retest or still fail the retest, the exam session ends, and you can reschedule the Subject Two exam after 10 days. Within the validity period of the driver's license learning, the number of Subject Two exam appointments must not exceed five. If you fail the fifth attempt, all previously passed subjects will be invalidated. To continue learning for the driver's license, you must restart from Subject One. Subject Two exam content: Operating a motor vehicle within a designated area to complete exam tasks; demonstrating mastery of vehicle driving skills; and assessing the ability to judge the spatial position of the vehicle. Subject Two, also known as the small road test, includes five required tasks: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and navigating an S-curve. Subject Two exam precautions: After getting into the car, always adjust the seat and rearview mirrors to a suitable position and state, and fasten the seatbelt. For parallel parking, find the correct angle quickly, steer swiftly, react promptly, and coordinate with the vehicle's speed. When stopping on a slope, remember to engage the handbrake. When starting, turn on the left indicator, release the handbrake, and stabilize the clutch while gently pressing the accelerator to avoid stalling or rolling back. For right-angle turns, react quickly after identifying the turning point and coordinate with the vehicle's speed to prevent deviation. For S-curves, slow down and proceed cautiously. Those with good driving instincts may navigate smoothly in one go. When reversing into a parking space, control the speed, identify reference points accurately, and make minor adjustments if deviations are observed in the rearview mirror. The driving test consists of three subjects: Subject One, Subject Two, and Subject Three. Subject One covers traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Subject Two is the field driving skills test. Subject Three is divided into two parts: road driving skills and safety and civilized driving knowledge. The safety and civilized driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject Three, commonly referred to as Subject Four. However, the official terminology (as per the Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123) does not include the term "Subject Four."
My last experience of taking the driver's license test was quite fresh. After passing Subject One, I couldn't immediately sign up for Subject Two—I had to wait about ten days, depending on the driving school's arrangement. Some places may require you to complete a certain number of training hours before you can make an appointment. My driving school had me practice reversing into a parking space and starting on a slope a few times before allowing me to register. Don't rush to take the test; this period is perfect for practicing and getting familiar with the operations. Remember to ask your instructor early or check the schedule on the driving school's app. I used this time to visit the driving school two or three extra times, and it became much easier to pass after getting more practice. Generally, waiting seven to fourteen days is common, but it ultimately depends on the local traffic bureau's policy changes, as different cities have different paces. In short, after passing Subject One, prepare well for the practical test, don't slack off, and you'll pass in one go.
From my years of driving experience, there's usually a buffer period of about 10 to 15 days between passing the subject one test and taking subject two, but this isn't a strict rule. The main reason is to give you enough time to practice driving while allowing the driving school to arrange test venues and examiners. I suggest you ask your driving school right after passing subject one when you can schedule subject two, so you have a clear idea. Don't just wait—use this time to focus on difficult maneuvers like reversing and parallel parking. Many people fail due to insufficient practice and nervousness during the test. There might be significant regional differences; for example, big cities with more people may have slower scheduling, while smaller cities might be faster. Make good use of this interval to build a solid foundation, and subject two will go smoothly.
