How Many Chances Are There for Subject 2 and Subject 3?

[MacLuke]

For Subject 2 and Subject 3, each appointment allows one examination attempt. If the examinee fails, they can retake the exam on-site once. If they choose not to retake or fail the retake, the examination process ends, and the applicant must schedule a new appointment 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 appointment still results in failure, the passing scores of other subjects will be invalidated. Subject 2 is scored out of 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failure, deduction of 20 points, 10 points, or 5 points. The examination is considered passed under the following conditions: ① For applicants of large buses, trailers, city buses, medium buses, or large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required; ② For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is required. 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, lane changing, pulling over, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving.

[DeJameson]

I clearly remember when I got my driver's license last year, both the Subject 2 and Subject 3 tests give you five attempts each. On each test day, you actually get two chances to drive—if you fail the first try, you can immediately try again. If you fail all five attempts, that's it—you have to re-register and start over from Subject 1, which costs more time and money. When I took Subject 2, I failed the first three times on the hill start, and the pressure was intense. After practicing more, I finally got the hang of it and passed. I aced Subject 3 on my first try, but my friend needed four attempts to pass. My advice is to visit the practice track early to familiarize yourself with the route, never be late, and most importantly, stay calm. Oh, and retests require an appointment—usually, you can schedule one after a week, so don’t rush it.

[Elle]

I've been in the coaching circle for a few years and know students often ask this: There are five attempts for both Subject 2 and Subject 3, with each exam including two tries—if you fail the first time, you can immediately try again. If all five attempts fail, you'll have to re-register and go through the entire process again. During teaching, I always remind students to practice specialized skills like reverse parking and parallel parking diligently—don't slack off. Exam nerves are the biggest enemy; many students make their first mistake by forgetting to signal. My advice is to simulate the actual test daily in the week leading up to the exam—just stay relaxed. When scheduling a retake, don’t rush it; leave time to correct mistakes. Cost-wise, each retake is a few hundred bucks—not too expensive, and saving time is worth it.

[McAaliyah]

Back when I took the driver's license test, I passed the Subject 2 on my fourth attempt. The policy remains unchanged now: five attempts for each subject, with two tries per exam—immediate retake if the first try fails. If all five attempts fail, you'll have to start over from scratch. I remember failing the reverse parking in my first two attempts, and my heart sank, but thankfully the retake opportunity saved me. I passed Subject 3 on my first try, but I've heard people often make mistakes in the light simulation. My advice is to memorize the route map well and focus on details during practice. The test center arrangements are quite reasonable, so don't worry about lacking leeway—the key is to practice more.