
Generally, it takes about two months to obtain a C2 driver's license. C2 examination content: The examination includes three subjects: traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, and road driving (including safe and civilized driving). C2 examination sequence: The examination subjects are conducted in the following order: traffic regulations and related knowledge (referred to as Subject 1 [theory]), field driving (referred to as Subject 2 [nine items]), and road driving (referred to as Subject 3 [road test and safe and civilized driving]). During the examination, if a candidate fails a subject, the subsequent subjects will not be conducted. Each subject has two attempts, and if both attempts are failed, the examination will be terminated.

I remember it took me almost two months to get my C2 driver's license. After registration, I first studied the theory—it took me three weeks to pass the Theory Test (Subject 1) because I was busy with work and could only study at night. The yard training was the most time-consuming, practicing only two days a week for one or two hours each session. It took me four weeks of training before I dared to take the Subject 2 test. The road test was the hardest—I stalled several times and had to take over ten more lessons before passing Subject 3. Finally, Subject 4 covered safety knowledge, which I completed in a week. My advice: don’t procrastinate as much as I did. Enroll in a proper driving school and stick to a fixed training schedule—diligent learners can get their license in just over a month. The key is to practice clutch control and gear shifting frequently. Dragging it out too long affects confidence and costs more money.

Learning manual transmission (C2) is no easy task. I took the test twenty years ago and managed to pass it in just one month. Nowadays, I hear there are more subjects and it takes longer. After registration, the theory test is completed within a week, followed by daily two-hour training sessions at the driving school, practicing starting and stopping dozens of times without stalling. Young people have better stamina and learn faster, but don't rush at the expense of safety. Some take half a year to pass because they don't practice enough. The key is more hands-on practice, familiarizing yourself with road conditions, and reducing stalling mistakes. The duration depends on personal habits and the driving school's schedule. It's safer to gain more experience on the road after getting your license.

I work at a driving school, and students often ask how long it takes to learn for a C2 license. Generally, it takes 1 to 3 months to complete all the tests. For example, you can pass the theoretical test for Subject 1 in a few days, and then quickly move on to practicing in the training area. It's recommended to practice 3-4 times a week, with each session lasting at least an hour, without long breaks. Two weeks of practice for Subject 2 is the most stable approach, and don't be afraid of making mistakes during the road test for Subject 3. Fast learners can get their license in just over a month, while slower ones might take up to half a year, especially if they struggle with gear shifting coordination, which can easily lead to failing. Wasting time on repeated training is not as effective as building a solid foundation to pass on the first try.


