How Long Should You Practice Driving Per Day?
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It depends on your needs. Driving schools usually offer more than 10 free class hours, allowing you to practice for two hours or just one hour per day. Additional information: 1. Don't be nervous: Generally, you don't need to practice for a long time. Usually, the instructor will notify you to start practicing one month before the exam. For Subject 2, practicing for 3 to 5 consecutive days is sufficient. Nowadays, the road test is also straightforward. Completing 600 kilometers within a month and treating the exam like regular practice will usually be fine if you stay relaxed. 2. Total required practice time: Subject 2 requires 16 hours of practice, while Subject 3 requires 22 hours. Typically, each practice session lasts 2 to 3 hours. The fastest completion time is 3 months, with an additional month added for each failed subject.
As a driving instructor, I recommend beginners limit practice sessions to no more than two hours at a time. Holding the steering wheel for extended periods can cause arm tremors, and mental focus tends to decline after about one hour. I've seen too many students practicing for three consecutive hours only to frequently cross lines and perform worse in reverse parking during the last half-hour. The optimal approach is a 90-minute morning session after breakfast and a 60-minute afternoon session, with at least three hours in between for muscle memory consolidation. Always spend 10 minutes reviewing instructional videos before each practice session - this can double your efficiency. Particularly in summer, avoid midday practice to prevent heatstroke, which is no joking matter.
When I was preparing for my driver's license test last year, I practiced for three hours every single day without fail, but ended up failing the second subject twice. Later, my coach yelled at me: 'You can't even hold the steering wheel steady, yet you keep pushing yourself too hard!' Now I sincerely advise you to split your practice into shorter sessions—40 minutes each is more than enough. Practice parallel parking in the morning, reverse parking in the evening, and take breaks in between to grab an iced coffee and watch traffic rule animations. Surprisingly, after switching to shorter but more frequent training sessions, my curve driving suddenly clicked—your brain needs time to digest everything! Last-minute cramming is no match for daily, gradual progress.
