What are the new driving test regulations in Chongqing?

[Makayla]

Chongqing's new driving test regulations stipulate that stopping midway during maneuvers such as reversing into a garage, pole test, parallel parking, right-angle turns, passing continuous obstacles, and single-plank bridge will no longer result in automatic failure but will instead incur a 5-point deduction for each occurrence. Below is some information about the driving test: 1. Subject 1: Road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test, conducted as a written exam with computer-based responses. The full score is 100, and a score of 90 or above is required to pass (including 90). 2. Subject 2: Field driving skills test, conducted with actual vehicles in a closed course. Results are either pass or fail, including reversing into a garage, parallel parking, S-curve, right-angle turn, and hill start and stop. These five items are mandatory and conducted in sequence. The full score is 100, and a score of 80 or above is required to pass (including 80). 3. Subject 3: Road driving skills test, conducted on actual roads or simulated courses with actual vehicles. The full score is 100, with passing scores being 90 or above for large buses, 80 or above for large trucks, and 70 or above for other vehicle types.

[MacJudah]

I just got my driver's license in Chongqing, and the new regulations have brought significant changes. The second test (Subject 2) has been expanded from five items to six, with the addition of simulated tunnel driving and parking to retrieve a card, making the test noticeably more difficult—especially the tunnel section, which requires precise control of lights and speed. The third test (Subject 3) has even bigger changes: the required test distance is now at least 3 kilometers, and practical items like narrow-road U-turns have been added. When approaching school zones, drivers must slow down to under 30 km/h in advance. Another major change is the training hour management—now, candidates must complete 62 hours of logged training with facial recognition before they can schedule the test. If the required hours aren’t met, the system locks the booking function. On the bright side, Subjects 2 and 3 can now be taken consecutively in one go, eliminating the hassle of separate test sessions, which is quite convenient for working professionals.

[ColtonLynn]

The core of Chongqing's new driving test regulations lies in subject adjustments and process optimization. For Subject 2, two new items have been added: narrow-road U-turns and parking for toll card collection, both of which particularly test drivers' vehicle control skills. Our instructors have recently been focusing on intensive training for these. Subject 3 has extended the test distance from 2 kilometers to 3 kilometers, with the addition of an emergency stop at pedestrian crossings, requiring drivers to brake completely within three seconds upon seeing pedestrians. The new regulations also strengthen the monitoring of training hours, mandating a total of 82 hours for both theory and practical sessions, with facial verification required for each practice session. On the convenience front, the measures are quite practical: candidates from across the country can now book tests in Chongqing, and failing Subject 3 no longer requires retaking Subject 2. It's advisable to pay extra attention to the new test items during practice, especially the timing of turning lights on and off when driving through tunnels.

[VonCarter]

Chongqing's driver's license test now emphasizes more practical driving skills. The newly added card collection stop in Subject 2 is particularly useful, simulating toll station scenarios where window operation positions must be mastered. Major changes in Subject 3 include completing overtaking within 200 meters, a 30 km/h speed limit in school zones, and immediate failure for missing speed reductions. Time management is stricter with real-time online tracking, requiring at least 300 kilometers for Subject 3 road training. Fortunately, procedures are simplified with cross-regional testing allowed and mobile phone rescheduling available. I recommend beginners focus on narrow-road U-turns, which require specific steering techniques. Test centers have also added simulated rainy driving sections, requiring steady speed through waterlogged areas.

[HarrisonMarie]

The new driving test regulations in Chongqing mainly focus on upgrades in safety and convenience. For Subject 2, a simulated tunnel driving scenario has been added, requiring candidates to switch lights when entering and exiting the tunnel, which poses a challenge for beginners. The most noticeable adjustment is in Subject 3, where the entire test is now video-monitored, and candidates must look over their shoulder to check blind spots when overtaking or changing lanes. The most user-friendly change is the nationwide test policy, allowing candidates from other regions to schedule exams with just their ID cards, and passed subject scores can be retained if a subject is failed. The timing system is now connected online for monitoring, and each candidate must complete six complex road condition training sessions for Subject 3. Test centers have also added 3D simulators to experience emergencies like tire blowouts and brake failures. It is recommended to pay special attention to changes in the night test, where the requirements for light usage are more detailed.