How Many Chances Are There for the Driving Test Subject 2?
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For Subject 2 of the driving test, if you fail the initial attempt, you are allowed one retake. If you do not take 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 skills test permit, the number of rescheduled attempts for Subject 2 and Subject 3 (road driving skills test) must not exceed five times. If you fail the fifth rescheduled test, the results of other subjects you have passed 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 passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium passenger vehicles, 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: stake 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 mountain curves, tunnels, rainy (foggy) 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, curve driving (commonly known as S-curve) — five mandatory items (some regions include a sixth item: highway toll card collection).
I just started learning to drive and am taking the Subject 2 test. Honestly, there are quite a few opportunities—you can take it several times. From what I understand, each scheduled exam gives you one attempt, and if you fail on the spot, you can retake it immediately. The total number of scheduled exams is usually around 5, so you might have up to 10 attempts. I practiced reversing into the garage and parallel parking a lot on the training ground. I was too nervous the first time and failed, but passed on the second retake. The key is to practice more, familiarize yourself with the reference points and speed control, and avoid rushing. During the exam, following the instructor’s guidance is the safest bet—after all, opportunities are limited. Repeated retakes not only cost money but also drain energy. Passing early brings peace of mind. I recommend beginners spend more time practicing the reversing part, as it’s one of the trickiest aspects.
