What are the regulations on the intervals between driving license tests?
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You can schedule the Subject 2 test 10 days after passing the Subject 1 test, while the Subject 3 test can only be scheduled 30 days after passing the Subject 1 test. Below is some information about the driving license test: 1. Subject 1: Road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test. It is a written test conducted on a computer, with a full score of 100, and a passing score of 90 or above (including 90). 2. Subject 2: Field driving skills test. It is a practical test conducted in a designated area, with only pass or fail results. The test includes five mandatory items conducted in sequence: reverse parking, parallel parking, S-curve driving, right-angle turning, and hill start and stop. The full score is 100, and a passing score is 80 or above (including 80). 3. Subject 3: Road driving skills test. It is a practical test conducted on a road or simulated field, with a full score of 100. The passing scores are 90 or above for large buses, 80 or above for large trucks, and 70 or above for other vehicle types. 4. Subject 4: Safe and civilized driving-related knowledge test. It is a written test with a full score of 100, and a passing score of 90 or above (including 90).
I recall my experience as a driving instructor helping students pass their driving tests—the intervals between retakes were quite particular. Generally, after passing the theory test (Subject 1), students could immediately schedule the field test (Subject 2). If they failed Subject 2, they had to wait at least 10 working days before retaking it. The same rule applied to the road test (Subject 3)—a similar waiting period after a failure, giving time to refine skills. One of my students failed Subject 3 twice, each time waiting around 15 days to work on his reversing weakness, and eventually passed. These intervals aren’t arbitrary; they prevent rushed retakes that could lead to more mistakes. Using the waiting period to practice at the driving school or via simulation apps can turn it into an opportunity for improvement.
