How Many Times Can You Take the Subject 2 Test?
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You can take the Subject 2 test up to 5 times. Below is relevant information about Subject 2: 1. Introduction: Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination. It refers to the field driving skills test. Starting from June 1, 2021, the "slope fixed-point parking and starting" item will be removed from the Subject 2 test for small automatic transmission vehicle driver's licenses; 2. Test Items: For large vehicles (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2), the test items include stake test, slope fixed-point parking and starting, parallel parking, passing single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turning, passing width-limited gate, passing continuous obstacles, driving on undulating roads, narrow road U-turns, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp bends on mountain roads, tunnels, rainy (foggy) weather, slippery roads, and emergency handling. For small vehicles (C1, C2), the test items include reversing into a garage, parallel parking, slope fixed-point parking and starting, right-angle turning, and curve driving.
When I was getting my driver's license, I specifically researched this. For Subject 2 (Parking Skills), you can take the test up to 5 times. Each test includes one immediate retake opportunity. If you fail, you have to wait about 10 days to schedule the next attempt. However, if you fail all 5 times, it becomes troublesome—you'll need to re-register for all subjects, starting from Subject 1 (Theory Test) again, paying additional registration fees and waiting for scheduling. I passed on my third try back then. Remember to practice reversing into the garage and parallel parking those key points more, stay calm, find a reliable instructor for repeated simulations, and finally pass with a steady mindset. After all, those five chances are quite precious but truly sufficient.
I've had my driver's license for almost ten years, and here's the thing about Subject 2: You get a maximum of 5 attempts. If you fail, you can retake it after 10 days, but if you fail all five times in a row, you'll have to go through the entire registration and payment process again. Don't worry too much though—when I coach beginners, I always make sure they practice tricky parts like hill starts before the test, since exam cars feel different from practice vehicles. Stay calm, and five attempts are enough to build confidence.
