How Long Do You Have to Wait for a Subject 2 Retake?
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Subject 2 exam has a full score of 100, with a passing score of 80 or above. Those who fail can retake the exam once. If the retake is not passed, they must wait at least 10 days before rescheduling the exam. Below is an introduction to Subject 2: Subject 2 Deduction Items: Failure to use seat belts or wear safety helmets as required; blocking or turning off in-car audio and video monitoring devices; inability to correctly use lights, wipers, and other common vehicle controls; prolonged mismatch between gear and speed, causing the vehicle engine to run at excessively high or low RPMs; failure to follow traffic lights, signs, road markings, or traffic officer signals. Subject 2 Exam Items: For small vehicles (C1/C2), the exam includes five mandatory items: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start and stop, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curve). Some regions also include a sixth item: highway toll card collection.
Last year when I took the driving test for Subject 2, I failed the first attempt and had to wait a whole week for the retest. During that period, I went to the driving school every day to practice reversing and parking, spending an extra few hundred yuan on training fees. The waiting period for retests varies across regions, usually between 7 to 10 days, depending on the arrangements of the driving school and test center. I think this timeframe is quite reasonable as it allows for strengthening weak areas, such as preventing stalling during hill starts. Don't underestimate the importance of practicing in the test area; familiarizing yourself with the route can reduce nervousness. In some places with high demand, the wait might be longer. If you fail, don't panic—stay calm, practice a few more times, and you'll surely pass. Remember, you'll also need to pay a retest fee, so preparing early can save both money and hassle.