How long after the Subject 1 test can you apply for Subject 3?
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You must take the tests in order. After passing the Subject 1 test, you can schedule the Subject 2 test 20 days later. After passing the Subject 2 test, you can schedule the Subject 3 test 10 days later. Additional information: Subject 1: A written test on traffic regulations and related knowledge, consisting of 100 questions, with a full score of 100. A score of 90 or above is required to pass (including 90). Subject 2: Field driving, involving actual vehicle operation on-site. Results are simply pass or fail. The test includes five mandatory tasks performed in sequence: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, S-curve driving, right-angle turns, and starting and stopping on a slope. The full score is 100, with a passing score of 80 or above (including 80). For large buses, medium buses, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required to pass (including 90). Subject 3 (first half): Road driving, involving actual vehicle operation on roads or simulated environments. The full score is 100, with a passing score of 90 or above (including 90). Subject 3 (second half): A written test on safe and civilized driving knowledge, consisting of 50 questions, with a full score of 100. A score of 90 or above is required to pass (including 90).
Right after I passed Subject 1, the driving school had me learn some basic driving skills first. They only let me take the Subject 2 test after I'd practiced enough, which usually takes about two or three weeks. After passing Subject 2, you can sign up for Subject 3 pretty quickly—in my case, it was only four or five days later because the system automatically schedules it, so it moves fast. Throughout the whole process, it's important to make the most of your practice time. If you don’t master Subject 2 maneuvers like reverse parking and parallel parking, rushing into Subject 3 can lead to mistakes. I’ve heard from friends that some places require a mandatory 30-day wait, but that wasn’t the case for me—it all depends on the driving school’s arrangements. The key is not to rush and prioritize safety above all.
