How Many Retake Opportunities Are There for Subject 2 and Subject 3?
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For Subject 2 and Subject 3, each appointment allows one examination attempt. If the candidate fails the initial test, they are eligible for an immediate retake. If the candidate chooses not to take the retake or fails the retake, the examination process for that appointment is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skill test permit, the number of examination appointments for Subject 2 and Subject 3 (road driving skills) must not exceed five. If the candidate fails the fifth examination appointment, all previously passed subjects will be invalidated. Subject 2 is scored out of 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. The test is considered passed under the following conditions: ① For applicants of large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required; ② For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is sufficient. Subject 3 is also scored out of 100 points, with a passing score of 90. The test generally includes: preparation before starting, simulated light test, starting, driving straight, gear shifting operations, changing lanes, parking by the roadside, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting other vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and night driving.
As someone who frequently deals with driving tests, I know that both Subject 2 and Subject 3 offer five exam attempts each. This means you can retake the test after each failure, but no more than five times in total. If you fail all five attempts, you'll have to re-register for Subject 1, which can be quite troublesome. From a professional standpoint, I recommend that students simulate more parking and road scenarios before the test to reduce unexpected mistakes. The attempt limit is a safety measure to ensure students master basic skills before hitting the road, preventing accidents caused by inexperienced drivers. Using driving simulation software or practicing with an instructor yields better results during preparation.