What are the new driving test regulations effective from August 1, 2021?
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2021 August 1st driving test new regulations are as follows: Exam subject adjustments: For small automatic transmission vehicles, the "slope parking and starting" item in Subject 2 test has been canceled, reducing the test content from the original 5 items to 4 items. Adjustment of cross-regional subject exam attempts: For small car driving license applications, the number of times allowed to apply for changing the test location has been adjusted from 1 time to no more than 3 times, meeting the public's demand for cross-regional testing. Optimized agency services: Service windows have established green channels or dedicated counters for elderly applicants, providing free agency services. Reduced documentation requirements: If applicants cannot promptly handle license replacement/renewal or other traffic management services, they can authorize others to handle it through the 12123 traffic management mobile app without needing to provide a paper power of attorney.
I took my driver's license test right after August 1, 2021, when the new regulations changed the exam format. The theoretical test added safety and civilized driving content, such as how to drive in rainy conditions and handle emergencies—details that weren't covered before. For the second subject, there's now a dedicated C2 automatic transmission test, which I took. It was quite practical and less hassle compared to manual transmission. The practical part was intensified, with instructors teaching us how to simulate driving on slippery roads and emergency avoidance maneuvers. The required training hours increased, so I had to attend extra classes. Though it was more stressful, I felt I learned more thoroughly. After passing the test, when driving on my own, I didn’t panic even on muddy roads. The new regulations, though tougher, help cultivate safer drivers and reduce reckless driving habits.
I've been teaching driving for many years, and when the new regulations came out in August 2021, the teaching methods were adjusted accordingly. The focus is now on safe driving and practical operations. The theoretical exam content has been updated to include knowledge of civilized driving, and it's essential to memorize the rules for driving in rainy and foggy conditions. The Category 2 test has been optimized for C2 licenses, with more people learning automatic transmission, which aligns with current vehicle trends. The practical exam now simulates more scenarios, such as night driving and sudden obstacle response. The management of training hours has become stricter, requiring students to complete a fixed number of hours before they can take the test. This has allowed me to teach more thoroughly, but post-graduation, students' skills have improved, and the accident rate has decreased. From my perspective, the new regulations have made the entire driver training process more realistic, reducing the risk of 'road killers' and making society as a whole safer.
