Is Subject Two or Subject Three More Difficult to Pass?
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Subject Two is generally considered more difficult to pass than Subject Three because it is a closed-course test and is more challenging in most regions. Here are the specific details about Subject Two and Subject Three: 1. Subject Two: For small car licenses C1 and C2, the test includes five mandatory items—reverse parking, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-turns). Some regions also include a sixth item, high-speed toll card collection. 2. Subject Three: Subject Three includes the road driving skills test and the safety and civilized driving knowledge test. The content of the road driving skills test varies depending on the type of vehicle license being pursued.
Regarding which is more difficult between Subject 2 and Subject 3, I think Subject 2 is harder. Subject 2 is an on-site skill test where you need to practice maneuvers like reverse parking and hill starts. The operations must be precise—for example, how many turns of the steering wheel or where exactly the car should stop—all relying on memorizing reference points. A slight mistake can lead to crossing the line or stalling, which creates a lot of pressure. The first time I took Subject 2, I failed the reverse parking due to nervousness and had to practice many times to get it right. The test is time-sensitive, with immediate point deductions for errors, unlike Subject 3 where you can adjust gradually on the road. Many people feel Subject 2 is more like mechanical operation, testing fine control and being slower to master, making it prone to mistakes—especially if your coordination isn’t great. Overall, Subject 2 is challenging because it demands absolute precision, requiring extensive practice to pass.
The third driving test is really challenging. It involves an actual road test, just like driving a real car on city streets. Although there are fewer test items in the third test, you have to deal with traffic lights, pedestrians, and other vehicles, requiring quick thinking—unlike the second test, which involves rigid operations in a fixed venue. During my first road test, a bicycle suddenly darted out, and I almost panicked and crashed into it. Fortunately, the instructor had taught me how to react in advance. The road test is lengthy, but the examiner watches closely. Small mistakes like forgetting to signal when turning or not checking blind spots when changing lanes accumulate penalty points, and it’s easy to overlook rules due to nervousness. In actual driving, you also have to memorize the route—there are multiple test routes, and missing just one point can cause trouble. I think the difficulty of the third test lies in its real-world application and psychological pressure—new drivers find it harder to adapt to the road than to a closed course. Practicing with driving simulations can help.
