How Many Driving Test (Subject Two) Sessions Are There in a Month?
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There are two scheduled driving test (Subject Two) sessions per month. Tests are conducted daily except on weekends and holidays, although the exact scheduling times vary among different driving schools. Candidates are given five opportunities for "official tests" and "retests" (totaling ten chances). This means each test attempt includes one official test and one retest opportunity. Failing both requires rescheduling (up to five times total). The Subject Two test consists of five mandatory components: reverse parking into a garage, parallel parking, hill start and stop, 90-degree turn, and S-curve driving. Scoring is out of 100 points, with deductions of 20, 10, or 5 points for errors. A minimum score of 80 is required to pass. Key techniques for Subject Two: Slow speed: Maintaining slow vehicle speed is fundamental. Operate as slowly as possible without stalling to allow ample time for adjustments during each maneuver. Adjust mirrors: Properly adjusting rearview mirrors before starting is crucial, especially for reverse parking and parallel parking. Three-point alignment method: Align the driver's eyes, a vehicle reference point, and a ground reference point. Precise spotting and observation are essential for accurate positioning. Monitor vehicle corners: The front corner may cross outer lines during reverse parking; rear corners may touch garage side lines. Front corners risk crossing lines during S-curves and 90-degree turns. During parallel parking, the front left corner may touch outer lines or garage corners, while the right rear corner may contact garage lines. Always monitor all four corners relative to boundary lines.
The scheduling of the Subject 2 driving test varies depending on the size of your city and seasonal changes. At the driving school, I've seen many students in big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen typically have 4 to 8 tests per month. During peak seasons like summer, it can be even more frequent, possibly one or two tests per week. In smaller cities, the number is fewer. Why? When there are more applicants, the DMV naturally adds more test sessions. I recommend you directly ask the driving school instructor or check the local APP reservation system instead of just guessing. Before the test, practice basic skills like reverse parking to build a solid foundation for safe driving, so you don’t waste time. Remember to pay attention to notifications a few weeks in advance.
