How Many Failed Attempts Will Void the Driving Test?
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Each subject of the driving license test has different attempt limits. There is no limit for Subject 1, while Subjects 2 and 3 have a cumulative limit of no more than 5 attempts, and Subject 4 allows 5 attempts. Below are the relevant details on the attempt limits for different subjects: 1. Subject 1: There is no limit on the number of test attempts. 2. Subjects 2 and 3: If a candidate fails the test, they can retake it once. If they do not attend the retest or fail it again, 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 test attempts for Subjects 2 and 3 (road driving skills) must not exceed five. If the fifth attempt is still unsuccessful, the previously passed subjects will be voided. 3. Subject 4: Failing this subject does not require retaking the previously passed subjects (Subjects 1, 2, and 3). The driving school will schedule a retest, usually requiring a retest fee for each attempt. If the candidate fails after 5 retests, the previously passed subjects will be voided.
I also took the driver's license test before, and I remember very clearly that in China, each subject of the driver's license test has a limited number of attempts. For the theoretical test (Subject 1), you can retake it as many times as needed until you pass, as long as you pay the fee. However, the on-site driving test (Subject 2) and the road test (Subject 3) are different—each subject allows only 5 attempts, with each test day usually offering two trial runs (meaning if you fail, you can try again immediately). If you fail all 5 attempts, unfortunately, all your previous results will be invalidated, and you’ll have to start over from the beginning, including paying the fees again. When I took Subject 2, I almost passed on the fourth attempt, but my instructor reminded me to practice parallel parking more and not to be careless. This rule is in place to ensure everyone takes their training seriously and doesn’t slack off. Additionally, after passing Subject 1, your score is valid for three years, and you must complete Subjects 2 and 3 within this period; otherwise, your efforts will be wasted. My advice is to practice more at the driving school and study the official app’s question bank—don’t rely solely on luck.
