What are the new driving test regulations in Xiangyang?
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Xiangyang's new driving test regulations include adjustments in test subjects, time, frequency, and services. Here are the details: 1. Adjustments to test subjects, time, and frequency: The 'slope fixed-point parking and starting' item is removed from the Subject 2 test for small automatic transmission vehicles, reducing the test content from 5 items to 4. The test duration is shortened. Applicants for small vehicle driving licenses can now apply to change the test location up to 3 times (previously only once) to meet the demand for taking tests in different locations. 2. Service adjustments: Optimized agency services: Elderly people can use the 'Traffic Management 12123' mobile app account of their relatives or friends to have them handle vehicle license and driving license matters. Convenient license renewal for veterans: A mechanism for interconnecting and verifying driving license information with military departments is being established. Convenient license renewal extensions for overseas personnel: Those who cannot return to China due to the COVID-19 pandemic to renew or inspect their expired driving licenses can authorize someone in China to apply for an extension. Reduced agency documentation: If applicants cannot promptly handle license replacement or other traffic management services, they can authorize others to do so via the Traffic Management 12123 mobile app without needing to provide a paper power of attorney.
I recently took my driver's license test in Xiangyang, and the new regulations have brought significant changes. The theoretical exam now includes content on new energy vehicles and intelligent driving, with more questions than before, and added scenarios simulating real road conditions. For example, you need to answer how to handle sudden accidents. The practical driving test has also changed, making parallel parking more difficult and adding timed parking tests. During my preparation, I enrolled in extra online courses and practiced mock questions daily, feeling quite pressured. But this helps cultivate better driving habits and reduces accidents among beginners. I heard the pass rate has dropped slightly, so it's best to start preparing early. Traffic in Xiangyang is very congested now, and these reforms aim to improve safety awareness. Overall, although it's more challenging, it benefits safe driving.
