How many retake opportunities are there for the driving test?
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There are 4 retake opportunities for each subject of the driving test. The age requirements for taking the driving test are: 1. Applicants for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, or light motorcycles must be between 18 and 70 years old; 2. Applicants for low-speed trucks, three-wheeled cars, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, or wheeled self-propelled machinery must be between 18 and 60 years old. Applicants for a motor vehicle driver's license must meet the driving license conditions stipulated by the public security department of the State Council. After passing the test, the traffic management department of the public security organ will issue the corresponding category of motor vehicle driver's license. Drivers must operate motor vehicles according to the vehicle type specified on their driver's license and must carry their motor vehicle driver's license with them when driving.
Last time I failed the driving test for Subject Two, I was also extremely nervous. Actually, the number of retakes for the driving test varies by subject. For the theoretical tests of Subject One and Subject Four, you can retake them unlimited times as long as you pay the fee. For Subject Two (parking lot test) and Subject Three (road test), you have 5 scheduled attempts each, with an additional immediate retake opportunity for each scheduled attempt, effectively giving you 10 chances per subject. I passed Subject Two on my third try, but I heard some people didn't pass even after five attempts and had to re-register from scratch. Don't just focus on memorizing this when learning to drive. The key is to practice positioning and clutch-throttle coordination more. During the test, pay attention to the examiner's gestures, and staying relaxed is more important than anything else—after all, mastering the skills is what truly matters.
When accompanying my friend for the driver's license test, I specifically studied the rules. For theoretical tests like Subject 1 and 4, there's no limit to the number of retakes. For Subject 2, which includes tasks like reverse parking and parallel parking, you can take the test up to five times, with an immediate retake allowed after each failure. Subject 3 also has a maximum of five attempts. If you fail all, you'll need to pay the tuition fee again and start from scratch. Remember, if you fail the first attempt on the test day, don't panic—just adjust your seatbelt and seat, then try again. Nowadays, many driving schools charge around 300 to 500 yuan for retakes. It's advisable to do a couple of practice laps at the test site before the exam to familiarize yourself with the route, which can save you a lot of unnecessary expenses.
The retake policy for the driving test is quite clear: the theoretical part can be retaken as many times as needed, while each practical subject has five attempts. For example, if you fail the first attempt on the day of the Subject 2 test, you can immediately try again. If all five scheduled attempts are unsuccessful, your results will be invalidated, and you'll need to re-register. My driving instructor was right when he said, 'Don't focus too much on the number of retakes; mastering clutch control is what really matters.' After the new regulations, Subject 3 also requires attention to lighting operation details. It's best to practice night lighting questions on a mobile app before the test.
