How long does it take to practice for Driving Test Subject 3?
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According to the standards of the Ministry of Public Security, at least 20 class hours are required, but most driving schools usually allocate only about 7 days, and some even just 3 days. Below is a relevant introduction to Subject 3: 1. Subject 3 tests comprehensive driving abilities on the road. For example: walking around the vehicle before getting in to check for obstacles around and underneath the vehicle, ensuring the correct posture and operation methods when entering the vehicle and driving, knowing to fasten the seatbelt, observing the dashboard and three mirrors before starting, checking if the air pressure meets the requirement for air-brake vehicles, and listening for any abnormal engine noises. 2. Whether the methods for starting, changing speed, and stopping are correct, the principles to follow when overtaking, yielding, meeting, or following other vehicles, the methods for turning, changing lanes, and adjusting vehicle position. 3. Whether one can drive according to traffic signs, strictly adhere to traffic regulations, know the vehicle's position and speed on various roads, master the ability to position the vehicle, correctly use lights during night driving, know to slow down in designated areas, observe the dashboard and three mirrors while driving, and handle various complex traffic and road conditions comprehensively.
I passed the driving test (Subject 3) not long ago, and I think the required practice time depends on individual circumstances. In my case, the driving school arranged ten sessions, each lasting one and a half hours, totaling about fifteen hours of practice. Back then, I practiced parking and hill starts every day after work. At first, I often stalled the car, but later the instructor said my hand-foot coordination was decent, and after a few accelerated practice sessions, I improved significantly. Subject 3 mainly tests practical driving skills, such as lane-changing signals, checking mirrors, and other details—these actions must feel natural, not too rigid. Honestly, insufficient practice leads to nervousness during the test, so I recommend at least fifteen hours as a baseline. On exam day, I passed on my first try—the key was repeatedly simulating the test route to get familiar with traffic lights and stopping points, not just relying on rote memorization. Oh, and driving school session fees aren’t cheap either; spending enough time to master the skills can save retake costs.
