How Many Training Hours Are Required for Subject 3 Before Scheduling the Exam?
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Different licenses require varying training durations for Subject 3. Below are the details: 1. License Types and Corresponding Hours: A1 and B1 require 20 hours, B2 requires 22 hours, A3 requires 33 hours, B2 requires 32 hours, C1 and C2 require 24 hours, C3 requires 16 hours, while C4, D, E, and F require 10 hours. 2. Relevant Regulations: According to Article 36 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses,' the vehicle management office must arrange exams based on the scheduled test center and time. After passing Subject 1, applicants can schedule Subject 2 or Subject 3 road driving skills test. In some regions, applicants may simultaneously schedule both Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skills tests and take them consecutively upon successful scheduling. After passing both Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skills tests, applicants can take the Subject 3 safety and civilized driving knowledge test on the same day.
When I took my driver's license test last year, I needed to complete 40 credit hours for Subject 3 before I could schedule the exam, which is the standard requirement in our city. The hours included 30 hours of actual vehicle operation and 10 hours of simulated training, with exercises like parallel parking and straight-line driving requiring repeated practice. The credit hours had to be recorded through the driving school's attendance system, with the instructor confirming each session afterward. If you missed a session due to rain or other reasons, you had to make it up, or it would delay your exam scheduling. Once, because of my busy work schedule, I fell short by a few hours, and the system rejected my application, forcing me to wait half a month before I could reschedule. I recommend planning ahead and setting a fixed weekly practice schedule to avoid setbacks like mine. Additionally, standards may vary slightly by region—for example, some provinces require only 35 credit hours—so it's best to clarify the rules with your local driving school to avoid wasting extra time.
As someone who has taught countless students, I understand that the standard for Subject 3 training is typically set at 40 basic hours. For manual transmission C1, it might require an additional 5 hours, while automatic transmission C2 tends to be slightly less. The training hours include in-car operational practice, and you must complete each hour to unlock the exam scheduling feature. The key is to clock in on time—the system automatically accumulates the hours, so avoid missing records due to device malfunctions or instructor oversight. I often remind students to focus on safety during training rather than just chasing the hour count; insufficient hours will lead to exam scheduling rejection, and delays only add unnecessary pressure. I recommend keeping open communication about progress, checking the completion of training hours at least a week in advance to ensure smooth exam scheduling, which also helps solidify driving skills.
