How Long Should You Practice for Subject 3 Before Taking the Test?
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Generally speaking, 7 days of practice is sufficient before taking the test. Subject 3 test content includes: vehicle preparation, simulated lighting test, starting, driving in a straight line, gear shifting operations, changing lanes, pulling over, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, nighttime driving, and safety and civilized driving knowledge test. Key challenges in Subject 3 test: Pay attention to the mistakes of high gear at low speed and low gear at high speed during the test. Before shifting gears, ensure the speed matches the gear, then shift. While driving, glance at the speedometer every 8 seconds to prevent such errors.
I'm a driving instructor, and this is a very practical question. The practice time for Subject 3 varies from person to person, depending largely on individual driving sense and dedication. Among the students I've coached, the quick ones can meet the standards in 5-7 days with about 2 hours of practice daily, while slower learners might need over half a month. Students with a good foundation grasp gear shifting timing and road condition judgment more easily, but those with poor hand-foot coordination need more practice on gear shifting. I recommend noting down your common mistakes after each session—for example, if you often cross the line during roadside parking, focus on that next time. The current test requirements are stricter, so don’t cut corners on practice to save time. Last week, a student who only practiced for 8 hours failed immediately for forgetting to use the turn signal.
