How many kilometers do you need to drive for Subject 3?

[StEmerson]

Subject 3 covers a total distance of 3 kilometers. Here is the relevant information: General situation: Generally, if unexpected situations occur and some items of Subject 3 are not completed, you may need to drive more, but usually, it is up to three kilometers at most. For a C license, three kilometers is usually sufficient. For example, large buses, tractors, and city buses require a driving test distance of no less than 7 kilometers; medium-sized buses and large trucks require no less than 5 kilometers; small cars and small automatic transmission cars require no less than 3 kilometers. Notes: The Subject 3 test is relatively simple. Stay calm and think through all the routes in advance, and there should generally be no problems. Familiarize yourself with the test route map, including the locations of zebra crossings, intersections, suitable spots for the 100-meter gear shifting exercise, U-turn points, turning points, and traffic lights.

[LaWillow]

When I was getting my driver's license, I specifically asked my instructor about the road test (Subject 3). There's no fixed mileage requirement—the key is completing all 16 tasks like starting, lane changing, and gear shifting. The test route for small vehicles usually covers 3-5 km, while large trucks may drive about 10 km. What matters is whether you make any mistakes during the drive. My test lasted roughly 4 km before I pulled over. The instructor emphasized not to focus on distance but to master details like gear shift timing and turn signals. Each testing center designs different routes, mainly to assess your reaction skills in real traffic conditions.

[IanAnn]

As a driving school instructor, I've seen it all. The key to the Category 3 test isn't the mileage but the operational standards. Small vehicles typically complete the test in 3-5 kilometers, but the entire process may take 40 minutes. It includes test points like straight-line driving, overtaking, and school zones. Last time I accompanied a student for the test, the route was exactly 4.2 kilometers, passing through two traffic lights and curves. Note that the test vehicle has GPS tracking, and the backend can monitor in real-time whether it's following the prescribed route. A reminder to new students: don't worry about the distance; it's more practical to master the challenging 30-centimeter parallel parking.

[SanDelilah]

I just passed the third driving test last week, and the test route was less than 4 kilometers. It included urban roads, simulated tunnels, and turning at intersections. The entire test took about 20 minutes, with actual driving time around ten minutes. Two others in my batch drove about 5 kilometers, mainly because they were required to extend due to unskilled gear shifting. The driving school instructor said the national test outline doesn’t specify exact mileage, and test centers design loop routes of 2-6 kilometers based on terrain. The key is passing all assessment points, such as braking to slow down before pedestrian crossings.