How many times can you take the Driving Test (Subject 3) in a month?
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Subject 3 (Road Test) is offered twice a month, once at the beginning and once at the end of the month. However, generally, each person can only take it once per month. The comprehensive evaluation criteria for the Subject 3 test typically stipulate that the road driving skills section is scored out of 100 points, with a passing score of 90. Before getting into the vehicle: Regardless of your position relative to the vehicle, always walk around the front of the car from the right side to the driver's door. First, check for any obstacles on the road ahead, then look behind the vehicle for approaching traffic. Ensure it is safe before opening the door and getting in. Adjust the seat, the three rearview mirrors (left, right, and center), and fasten your seatbelt as quickly and proficiently as possible. Observe the dashboard. After starting: Do not rush to change lanes to the left immediately. Continue driving straight while turning off the left turn signal. Depress the clutch, shift to second gear, and release the clutch slowly while gently pressing the accelerator with your right foot to prevent jerking or stalling.
Just accompanied my cousin to take the Subject 3 driving test two days ago, and the regulations really vary by region. For example, our local vehicle management office schedules exams 2-3 times a month, but each person can only book up to 2 tests per month. The key point is that if you fail, you have to wait 10 days for a retake, so never fail consecutively. I recommend getting your instructor to evaluate your skill level before booking an exam, since you only get 5 attempts in total. Last time, a student failed on their fourth try and had to re-register from scratch, costing several thousand yuan extra. Now, using the Traffic Management 12123 APP, you can clearly see the exam schedule, which is much more convenient than running to the driving school to ask.
I totally understand this anxiety as someone who just got my license last month! The number of times you can take the Subject 3 test mainly depends on the local test center's capacity. In my second-tier city, it's basically 4 times a month, but actually securing a spot requires quick fingers. Three reminders for you: there must be at least 10 working days between retakes; you can take it a maximum of 5 times within three years counting from Subject 1; it's best to take it together with Subject 2—I've seen people fail Subject 3 five times and have their Subject 2 results invalidated. Nowadays, tests are all electronically evaluated, and the lighting and parallel parking are particularly easy to fail, so it's best to practice with a simulator before the test.
