How many kilometers are required for Subject 3?
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According to the latest issued "Motor Vehicle Driver Training and Examination Syllabus," it is clearly stipulated that the learning mileage for Subject 3 must exceed 600 kilometers, and a total of 40 class hours must be completed before taking the exam. Among these, "Road Driving Skills and Safe and Civilized Driving Knowledge" accounts for 16 class hours, while the practical operation of road driving skills requires 24 class hours of training. Additionally, the daily learning time must not exceed 4 class hours. Below is more relevant information: The road driving skills test for Subject 3 generally includes: vehicle preparation, light simulation test, starting, driving in a straight line, gear shifting operations, changing lanes, pulling over, passing through intersections straight, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, crossing pedestrian crosswalks, passing through school zones, passing through bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving. The safe and civilized driving knowledge test generally includes: requirements for safe and civilized driving operations, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations like tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge.
When I took my driver's license test last year, the most frustrating part of Subject 3 was accumulating the required mileage. My instructor said I had to log at least 300 kilometers before taking the exam. This included both actual road driving and simulator training. Sometimes I'd go on long weekend drives or circle around the city to rack up mileage. I remember being super nervous during my first real road practice, but gradually got more comfortable with traffic lights and lane changes. Falling short of the mileage requirement could mean failing the exam and having to retrain – a waste of both money and time. It took me about a month to complete the mileage, practicing three hours weekly. The key is getting more actual road time rather than relying solely on simulators, as real-world scenarios build confidence.
Having taught countless students, I've found that the kilometer requirement for Subject 3 actually depends on the license type. For C1 manual transmission, it's typically around 300 kilometers, including simulated driving. If students slack off and skip a few kilometers, their error rate during the exam increases, such as unstable reversing or hesitant lane changes. As an instructor, I recommend phased practice: start with 50 kilometers of basic driving, then 150 kilometers on complex road sections, and finally 100 kilometers on highways. This cumulative approach saves time and is effective. Remember, safety comes first—the kilometer count is just a hard standard; mastering the skills will naturally lead to passing.
