How Many Chances Are There for Driving Test Subjects 2 and 3?

[LePaisley]

For Subject 2 and Subject 3, each appointment allows one attempt at the test. If the test is not passed, an immediate retake is permitted. If the retake is not attended or still results in failure, 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 appointments for Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skill tests must not exceed five. If the fifth test appointment still results in failure, the previously passed subjects will be invalidated. Subject 2 is scored out of 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failure, deductions of 20 points, 10 points, and 5 points. The test is considered passed under the following conditions: ① For applicants seeking licenses for large buses, trailers, city buses, medium buses, or large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required; ② For other license types, a score of 80 or above is sufficient. Subject 3 is scored out of 100 points, with a passing score of 90. The test generally includes: vehicle preparation, light simulation test, starting, driving straight, gear shifting operations, changing lanes, parking by the roadside, proceeding straight through intersections, left turns at intersections, right turns at intersections, crossing pedestrian crosswalks, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and night driving.

[OMatteo]

Last time when I accompanied my cousin for his driver's license test, I specifically asked the instructor about the number of attempts for Subject 2 and Subject 3. The instructor said that for each scheduled exam, if you fail the first attempt on the day, you can immediately retake it once, which counts as one scheduled opportunity. If you fail both attempts, you have to pay and schedule again. Here's the key point: Starting from the day you pass Subject 1, you have a total of 5 attempts for Subject 2 and 5 attempts for Subject 3 within three years. My cousin passed Subject 2 on his fourth try, and the instructor mentioned that many students are in the same situation—the key is to practice more to get the feel. Additionally, don’t get too nervous before the test; some test centers even allow a pre-test simulation to familiarize yourself with the route.

[DeErin]

I got my driver's license the year before last, and it took me three attempts to pass the third road test. The traffic regulations are clear: there are five attempts each for the second subject (parking skills) and the third subject (road driving skills). For each scheduled test, you have two chances on the exam day—if you fail the first time, you can retake it immediately. Note that the retake does not count as a new attempt! If you exhaust all five scheduled attempts without passing, your previous test results will be invalidated, and you’ll have to re-register and pay to start from the first subject again. My advice is to practice the test route multiple times before the exam and memorize the light operations thoroughly.

[MaddoxDella]

The biggest fear when taking the driving test is failing. For both Subject 2 and Subject 3, you can schedule the test up to 5 times, with each attempt including one main test and one immediate retest opportunity. For example, if you take Subject 2 today and fail the first time by crossing the line during parallel parking, you can immediately try again, which counts as using one scheduled attempt. If you fail all 5 times, all previously passed subject scores will be reset. The validity period of the scores is three years starting from the day you pass Subject 1. When I took the test, I even set a phone reminder specifically for this. During actual driving practice, it's important to remember the reference points taught by the instructor.

[LeRobert]

As a driving school staff member, candidates often ask about the number of exam attempts. For both Subject 2 and Subject 3, each subject allows a maximum of 5 exam attempts, with each attempt including the initial chance and a free retake opportunity. Note that retakes must be completed on the same day, as they are invalid the next day. A common misconception is that there are unlimited retakes, but in reality, if you fail to pass after using up all 5 scheduled attempts, your previously passed subject results will be invalidated. I've seen many students make nervous mistakes in their first two exams but pass after adjusting their mindset later. It's recommended to focus on practicing weak areas during mock exams. Don't worry too much about failure, as your mindset can affect your performance.

[DelJune]

Last year, I failed the third driving test twice before finally understanding the rules. According to traffic regulations, there are a maximum of 5 booking opportunities for both the second and third tests, with two exam attempts each time after a successful booking. Once the retake opportunities are used up, you need to rebook. The three-year validity period starts from passing the first test, and all results become invalid if exceeded. I passed the third test on my third attempt by practicing at the test site for two hours daily three days in advance, familiarizing myself with the acceleration points and braking positions on each road section. Don't panic if you fail; many people find their rhythm only after the second attempt.