How long does Subject 3 generally take?

[DeBrandon]

According to regulations, the required training hours for Subjects 1 to 4 are 12-16-24-10 respectively, with Subject 3 requiring 24 hours. Only after completing the mandatory training time can one qualify for the exam. Additional information: 1. Speed and gear mismatch; Errors related to high gear at low speed or low gear at high speed should be noted during the test. Before shifting gears, ensure the speed matches the intended gear, then proceed with the shift. During driving, glance at the speedometer every eight seconds to prevent such errors. 2. Deviation in straight-line driving; Many trainees intentionally slow down due to concerns about maintaining a straight path, which is not advisable. This can actually increase the likelihood of the vehicle deviating from its intended path, so maintaining a reasonable and steady speed is recommended. 3. Parking more than 30cm from the curb; In the Subject 3 test, it is explicitly required that the parking distance from the curb should not exceed 30cm. However, this distance is challenging for many trainees to judge, often resulting in parking too far from the roadside.

[McMariana]

The training duration for Subject 3 varies from person to person. I took the C1 license test last year, and my coach scheduled about 1 hour of practice per day, with 2 hours available on weekends. It took nearly two weeks to go from completely unable to shift gears to being confident enough to drive on the road, followed by three more sessions practicing the test route. In total, I had over a dozen training sessions spanning just over a month. The most time-consuming part was memorizing the sequence and details of the test items, such as checking the rearview mirror for 3 seconds before changing lanes and keeping the parallel parking within 30 centimeters. Later, two mock tests took three days, and the actual test, including queuing and registration, lasted from 8 a.m. until noon.

[VanArcher]

As a driving instructor who has trained hundreds of students, the most crucial aspect of Subject 3 is completing the required 16 practice hours. Students who practice daily can take the test in just two weeks, while working professionals who can only practice on weekends may need two months. More practice time isn't always better—limiting each session to one hour and practicing consistently for ten days is far more effective than cramming for three days. I recommend first mastering basic maneuvers like starting and gear shifting, then dedicating the last three days specifically to practicing the test route. The actual test takes only about ten minutes to complete, but arriving two hours early for check-in, ID verification, and queuing is what truly consumes time.

[VanBlakely]

The exam day schedule is very tight. First, there's fingerprint check-in and queuing, which can take over an hour before your number is called. During the vehicle preparation stage, you get two opportunities for the walk-around inspection, which isn't timed. Once officially started, the lighting test must be completed within 1 minute. The road test consists of continuous operations: accelerate to third gear within 50 meters after starting, preemptively tap the brakes when passing school zones or bus stops. Maintain 35km/h for 100 meters during straight-line driving, and complete the roadside parking within 90 seconds. The entire process takes exactly 13 minutes, but the waiting time before the exam is more grueling.

[LillianaFitz]

The learning curve is divided into three stages. In the first three days, I kept forgetting to check the rearview mirror, and the steering wheel shook violently when changing lanes. By the fifth day, I could smoothly shift between gears 1-4, but still slammed on the brakes when encountering pedestrians. Around the tenth day, muscle memory kicked in, and I stopped panicking upon hearing instructions. The most challenging part was straight-line driving—failing immediately if the steering wheel moved even slightly, and it took me four days of practice to stabilize this skill. With daily practice, most people can meet the standard within 12 to 15 sessions. If practicing every three to five days, skills tend to regress, and extending the cycle to two months is quite normal.

[MacDaniella]

Plan the timeline from registration to obtaining the driver's license clearly. After passing Subject 1, wait at least ten days before scheduling Subject 2. After passing Subject 2, wait another ten days before scheduling Subject 3. The actual practice time doesn't need to be too long: Subject 3 requires 16 training hours. If you practice continuously for eight days (2 hours per day), you can take the exam in two weeks. However, considering the waiting time for scheduling exams and potential retakes, setting aside one and a half months is more prudent. It's advisable to register during the off-peak exam season, as the summer period when students flock in can lead to long queues from practice to exams. In northern winters, allocate extra time for learning to drive, as training is often suspended during snowy and icy conditions.