How Many Chances Are There for Subject 2 of the Driving Test?
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For Subject 2 of the driving test, if you fail the first attempt, you are allowed one retake. If you do not attend the retake or fail the retake, 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 tests for Subject 2 and Subject 3 (road driving skills) cannot exceed five times. If the fifth rescheduled test is still failed, the previously passed subjects will be invalidated. Subject 2 is scored out of 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. The test items for large vehicles (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2) 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. The test items for small vehicles (C1, C2) include: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start (canceled for C2), right-angle turn, and curve driving (commonly known as S-turn) as the five mandatory items (some regions include a sixth item: highway card collection).
I just passed Subject 2 not long ago, with two attempts allowed per booking. If you fail the first test, don't panic - you get a free immediate retake, essentially a free second chance. Back then, I crossed the line on the slope during my first attempt, but after taking a deep breath to adjust, I passed on the second try. If both attempts fail, you'll need to reschedule the exam, with unlimited booking allowed within the 3-year validity period of the driving test. However, I must remind everyone to practice thoroughly to avoid waiting 10-15 days for a retake. Remember to bring your ID card and arrive half an hour early, and silently reviewing common mistakes during the waiting period can boost your passing rate.
As someone who passed the subject 2 driving test on the third attempt, here's my advice. You get two immediate retries during each exam session if you make a mistake. My first two failures were due to crossing lines during reverse parking, but the intervals between scheduled tests allowed me to focus on weak areas. Pay attention to potential differences in clutch sensitivity between exam vehicles and practice cars - test the clutch with a couple presses before starting. If you exhaust both attempts without passing, don't rush to reschedule immediately. You can retake it unlimited times within three years. The key is maintaining composure and perfecting your skills - mastery will lead to success naturally.
