How many hours are required for practicing driving in the third subject of the driving school?
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Subject 3 requires 36 hours of practice driving as per regulations. Below is a relevant introduction to Subject 3: 1. Test content: vehicle preparation, simulated lighting test, starting, straight-line driving, gear shifting operations, lane changing, pulling over, passing straight through intersections, left turns at intersections, right turns at intersections, crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving. 2. Notes: After the examinee completes all required test items and drives a distance of more than 3 kilometers, the system will automatically prompt to pull over. Upon hearing the voice command to pull over, the examinee should choose a clear curb (or solid road edge line) along the test route and complete the pulling over action after confirming safety. After completing the pull-over, the system will announce the test results via voice.
When I was learning to drive and taking the third subject test, I practiced for a total of about 15 hours, completed in eight sessions. Driving schools usually recommend 10 to 15 hours of basic training, but I added a few extra sessions for night driving because road conditions can be complex, such as changes in lighting and dense traffic, which can easily lead to mistakes. Practice isn’t just about clocking hours but about developing safe habits, like checking mirrors and using turn signals, and avoiding sudden braking. I remember once practicing for a full two hours on a suburban road just to overcome nervousness. The driving instructor emphasized that practicing on real roads is far more useful than simulations. The cost was calculated hourly but wasn’t expensive, and looking back now, that time investment was well worth it. After passing smoothly, I felt much more confident behind the wheel.
