Is it normal to fail the Subject 3 test 4 times?
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Failing the Subject 3 test 4 times is not normal. The majority of people can pass within one or two attempts. Introduction to Subject 3: Subject 3 includes the road driving skills test and the safety and civilized driving knowledge test. It is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and is the abbreviated term for the road driving skills and safety and civilized driving knowledge test in the motor vehicle driver's examination. The content of the road driving skills test varies depending on the type of vehicle being licensed. Subject 3 test content: The road driving skills test for Subject 3 generally includes: vehicle preparation, light simulation test, starting, driving in a straight line, gear shifting operations, changing lanes, pulling over, driving 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 driving at night. The safety and civilized driving knowledge test generally includes: requirements for safe and civilized driving operations, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations like tire blowouts, and knowledge of post-accident handling.
When I used to help at the driving school, I saw many students fail the road test (Subject 3) multiple times, including cases of failing four times. Actually, this is quite common. Everyone learns at their own pace—some are naturally good at driving, while others need more time to adapt to the vehicle and road conditions. Subject 3 tests practical driving skills, such as parallel parking or making turns. If you tend to get nervous or lack practice, mistakes are more likely to happen. My advice is not to rush. Instead, review the reasons for each failure—maybe it's imprecise steering control or insufficient observation. Communicate more with your instructor and increase simulated road test practice, which can significantly boost confidence. Remember, failure is part of the learning process. Many who eventually pass have faced similar setbacks—the key is to persist and not lose heart.
