How Long Does It Usually Take to Practice for Subject 3 Driving Test?
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According to the standard, Subject 3 requires at least 20 class hours of training, but most driving schools usually allocate only about 7 days. Specific reasons: Subject 3 is conducted on open roads and includes various test items such as pulling over to the side of the road, shifting up and down gears, driving in a straight line, changing lanes, turning left and right at intersections, and simulating light operations. Taking the test on open roads requires drivers to have sufficient adaptability because road conditions can change rapidly, demanding certain driving skills. Subject 3: Subject 3 includes the road driving skills test and the safety and civilized driving knowledge test, which are part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safety and civilized driving knowledge test in the motor vehicle driver's license examination. The content of the road driving skills test varies for different types of vehicles eligible for driving.
I've been a driving instructor at a driving school for nearly ten years and have seen countless students. Honestly, there's no universal standard for how long it takes to practice. Some people have good car sense and boldness, and can prepare for the test after just five or six days of intensive practice; others with poor spatial awareness or who get nervous easily might need two or three weeks of intermittent practice. The key is mastering these five operations: coordinating the clutch and throttle during starts, shifting gears without looking down, driving straight without veering, checking blind spots when changing lanes, and parallel parking within 30 centimeters. It's best to practice for at least two hours each session and review which maneuvers you frequently mess up afterward. Nowadays, the test has strict details, especially regarding light usage and observation actions—these are the most common reasons for failing, so they need to be drilled into muscle memory. Before the test, I strongly recommend running through the entire route twice in the exam vehicle.
