What are the conditions for the combined examination of Subject 2 and Subject 3?
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As long as the required training hours are completed, current driving test regulations allow simultaneous scheduling of Subject 2 and Subject 3 examinations. Below are detailed introductions to Subject 2 and Subject 3: Subject 2: Also known as the small road test, it is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment, specifically referring to the field driving skills examination. For small vehicles (C1/C2), the test items include five mandatory components: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start, right-angle turns, and curve driving. Subject 3: Also known as the big road test, it is another part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment, specifically referring to the road driving skills and safety-conscious driving knowledge examination in the driver's test.
When I was taking my driver's license test, I happened to encounter the combined exam policy. Taking both the Subject 2 and Subject 3 tests on the same day was indeed convenient. The basic requirement is that you must complete all the training hours for both Subject 2 and Subject 3, and have enough ID card check-in records before you can schedule the exam. The most important thing is that you must wait at least 30 days after passing Subject 1 to book the combined exam. My cousin was blocked by the system because he was two days short. The specific implementation varies by location. For example, in our area, both tests must be taken at designated exam centers, but a friend from Shenzhen mentioned they can take Subject 2 and Subject 3 at different centers. It's best to confirm the local DMV requirements with your instructor in advance, prepare your ID card and training certificates, and grab a slot as soon as the system releases them.
Over the years as an instructor, I've trained many students for the combined driving test. First, you must pass Subject 1 and wait at least 30 days—this is a hard requirement. Secondly, all mandatory training hours must be completed, such as 16 hours for Subject 2 and 24 hours for Subject 3, before the system unlocks the booking eligibility. Also, make sure your chosen vehicle type is eligible for the combined test—manual transmission C1 is fine, but automatic transmission may face restrictions in some regions. When booking on the Traffic Management 12123 app, you must select both Subject 2 and Subject 3 to schedule them consecutively on the same day. Pre-test practice is crucial—I recommend familiarizing yourself with both test routes three days before the exam to avoid confusion during the switch.
There are actually three thresholds for the joint exam: in terms of time, at least 30 days must pass after passing Subject One; the training progress must meet the standards, such as completing Subject Two exercises like reversing into the garage and hill starts, and fulfilling the required hours for Subject Three road training; the exam booking operation must be correct, selecting the same exam date on the traffic management app. When I took the exam, my coach reminded me that retakes cannot be combined with the joint exam and must be booked separately. Each city has slight adjustments to the rules, such as Shanghai requiring the distance between the Subject Two and Subject Three exam venues to be no more than 10 kilometers. For early preparation, it's best to print out the training records and payment receipts for backup.
