What are the new driving license test regulations?
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2021 new driving test regulations are as follows: 1. Test subject adjustment: For small automatic transmission vehicles, the "slope fixed-point parking and starting" item in Subject 2 test is canceled, reducing the test content from the original 5 items to 4 items. This change aims to better align with actual driving requirements and reduce the test burden for candidates. 2. Test scheduling adjustment: For obtaining a small automatic transmission vehicle driving license, the interval between Subject 1 pass and Subject 3 test scheduling is shortened from 30 days to 20 days; For those upgrading to medium/large passenger or truck licenses, this interval is shortened from 40 days to 30 days. 3. Cross-region subject test adjustment: For small vehicle license applicants, the number of permitted test location changes is increased from 1 time to no more than 3 times, meeting the demand for cross-region testing.
Last time I accompanied my cousin to take the driver's license test and noticed significant changes. Several very practical items were added to Subject Two, such as narrow road U-turns and simulated ETC, which are much more useful than just testing reverse parking. I also heard that in Subject Three, the nighttime light test has been changed to random computer-generated commands, making it easier to fail if you react slowly. The most headache-inducing part is the expansion of the theoretical question bank to over 2,000 questions—our batch only had 1,500, so now it takes more time to study. However, electronic proctoring is more convenient, eliminating the need to wait for an examiner's schedule. If your local area has already implemented the new regulations, it's advisable to check the changes in the test process before signing up, as the implementation progress may vary between cities.
I only found out about the changes in the exam rules when I renewed my license last year. For the second subject test, reversing into the parking space must now be completed within 210 seconds, and exceeding 90 seconds for parallel parking results in failure. Many people fail due to the new requirements for starting on a slope—if the car body is more than 50 centimeters away from the roadside line after stopping, it's an immediate disqualification. The third subject test has even more changes: failing to slow down as required when passing school zones results in a 100-point deduction, and the computer system now requires speed control to be precise within ±2 km/h. The theoretical test has added defensive driving and new energy vehicle maintenance knowledge, so it's recommended to practice with the latest driving test app in advance.
