How Many Attempts Are Allowed for Subject 2 Driving Test?
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For the Subject 2 driving test, you are allowed one initial attempt. If you fail, you can retake it once. If you do not take the retest or fail the retest, the current test session ends, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skill test permit, the number of rescheduled attempts for Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skill tests cannot exceed five. If you fail the fifth rescheduled test, any previously passed subjects will be invalidated. The full score for Subject 2 is 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. The test is considered passed if the following conditions are met: ① For applicants of large buses, trailers, city buses, medium buses, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required; ② For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is required. For large vehicles (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2), the test items include: pole test, hill start, parallel parking, single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turn, narrow gate, continuous obstacles, bumpy road, narrow road U-turn, and simulations for highways, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnels, rain (fog) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling. For small vehicles (C1, C2), the test items include: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, hill start (canceled for C2), right-angle turn, and curve driving (commonly known as S-turn)—five mandatory items (some regions include a sixth item: highway toll card collection).
During the driving test process, the number of attempts for Subject 2 is determined by traffic regulations, typically offering two free exam opportunities. If you fail the first attempt, you can retake it for free once more; if both attempts are unsuccessful, you can apply for a make-up test afterward. The number of make-up tests varies by region, but the total attempts, including the initial free ones, will not exceed five. If all five attempts fail, you will need to re-enroll in driving school training and retake all subjects. I believe this arrangement is to encourage everyone to practice seriously, as Subject 2 tests practical driving skills, such as reversing into a parking space and starting on a slope—key challenging points. It's advisable to do more simulation training before each test, not just memorizing theory, as hands-on practice helps reduce mistakes. While opportunities are limited, with a steady mindset and adequate practice, passing on the first try is quite achievable.
