Is there a time interval requirement between Subject 1 and Subject 2?
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For a C-class license, you can take the Subject 2 test 10 days after passing Subject 1. For B-class and A-class licenses, the waiting period is 20 days. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," the time between Subject 1 and Subject 2 varies depending on the type of license, ensuring sufficient preparation time for Subject 2. Each Subject 2 test appointment allows for two attempts. If you fail the first attempt, you can retake it once for free. If you skip the retest or fail it again, the test session ends, and you must wait 10 days before reapplying for Subject 2. During the validity period of your driver's license learning process, you can schedule Subject 2 up to five times. If you fail the fifth attempt, all previously passed subjects will be invalidated. To continue, you must restart the process from Subject 1. Subject 2 test content includes: Completing specified driving tasks within a designated area; demonstrating control over vehicle operation skills; and assessing spatial judgment abilities. Also known as the "small road test," Subject 2 consists of five mandatory items: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start, right-angle turn, and curve driving. Some regions include a sixth item: high-speed toll card collection. Subject 2 test precautions: After entering the vehicle, adjust the seat and mirrors to a suitable position and fasten your seatbelt. For parallel parking, find the correct angle quickly, steer promptly, and coordinate with the vehicle's speed. During hill starts, remember to engage the handbrake, signal left when starting, and balance the clutch and throttle to avoid stalling or rolling back. For right-angle turns, react swiftly once the reference point is identified, matching the vehicle's speed to prevent misalignment. For curve driving (S-turns), slow down. Those with good driving sense may pass smoothly in one go. During reverse parking, control speed, identify reference points, and make minor adjustments via mirrors if needed. There are three main test subjects: Subject 1 (traffic laws and regulations), Subject 2 (field driving skills), and Subject 3 (road driving skills and safety knowledge). The safety knowledge test, often called "Subject 4," follows Subject 3, though it is not officially designated as such in regulations (e.g., Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123).
When I took my driving test last year, there was a mandatory waiting period of at least ten days between passing the written test (Subject 1) and being scheduled for the field driving test (Subject 2). Based on my experience, this interval varies across regions, typically ranging from a minimum of ten days to about a month. This is primarily to ensure trainees have adequate time to practice on-road driving skills. If you've just passed Subject 1, don't rush to register for Subject 2—check with your driving school about local regulations first. Making good use of this interval for practice is crucial, such as mastering parallel parking and hill starts. Remember, the testing center's system evaluates your eligibility based on logged training hours; applying too early may lead to rejection. Also, don't view this as unnecessary delay—it's foundational for safe driving. Now that I'm on the road, I truly appreciate how valuable those practice sessions were!
