How Long Should the Interval Be Between Subject Appointments?
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There should be an interval of 15 to 20 days between subject test appointments. Below is relevant information about the subject test contents: 1. Subject One: Road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test (Subject One) is a written exam, answered on a computer, with a full score of 100 points. A score of 90 or above (including 90) is considered passing. 2. Subject Two: Field driving skills test (Subject Two) is conducted in a real vehicle on a designated course. Results are only categorized as pass or fail. The five mandatory test items, conducted in sequence, include reverse parking, parallel parking, S-curve driving, right-angle turning, and hill start and stop. The full score is 100 points, with 80 or above (including 80) considered passing. 3. Subject Three: Road driving skills test (Subject Three) is conducted on a simulated road course in a real vehicle. The full score is 100 points, with passing scores being 90 or above for large buses, 80 or above for large trucks, and 70 or above for other vehicle types. 4. Subject Four: Safe and civilized driving-related knowledge test (Subject Four) is a written exam with a full score of 100 points. A score of 90 or above (including 90) is considered passing.
When I was taking my driver's license test, I was quite nervous. After passing the written test (Subject 1), there was usually a waiting period of about 10 days before I could schedule the road test (Subject 2), depending on the local DMV's regulations. I used this time to practice parallel parking and bay parking thoroughly. My instructor said rushing isn't wise - without solid fundamentals, failure is likely. Some people rush to book immediately after passing, leaving no time to prepare properly, then end up spending more money retaking the test, which isn't cost-effective at all. So when getting your license, take it step by step - don't rush. The interval between tests gives you perfect time to absorb knowledge and get comfortable with the car.
As a driving instructor who has taught many students, I'd like to say that the interval between test appointments is usually around 10 days, but this varies from person to person and place to place. The new regulation states that you can only schedule the subject two test 10 days after passing subject one, and you must complete the required training hours. Many people ask me why they can't book immediately. I explain it's for safety reasons - to give students time to review and practice, preventing accidents caused by rushed exams by beginners. My advice is to spend an hour or two practicing daily during the interval to maintain your skills and not let them deteriorate.
