What is the maximum interval between Subject 2 and Subject 3?
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There is no specific requirement for the interval between Subject 2 and Subject 3 exams. Below is relevant information: 1. Subject 3 exam content: Includes 16 road driving skill items such as vehicle preparation, starting, straight-line driving, lane changing, passing intersections, pulling over, crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, U-turns, night driving, gear shifting operations, left turns at intersections, and right turns at intersections. 2. Subject 2: Also known as the small road test, it is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and refers to the field driving skill test. For cars (C1/C2), the test items include five mandatory components: reverse parking, parallel parking, slope parking and starting, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curves). Some regions may include a sixth item: high-speed toll card collection. 3. Subject 1: Also known as the theoretical test or driver's theory exam, it is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," the exam covers driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and related knowledge. The test format is computer-based, consisting of 100 questions, with a passing score of 90 or above.
As a novice who just got my driver's license, I'd like to share my exam experience. After passing Subject 2, I asked my instructor how many days I could wait before taking Subject 3. He said there's no strict rule - theoretically you could wait a year, but you'd likely forget the skills you just learned, and making mistakes on the road would be troublesome. When I took my test, the driving school recommended completing it within 1-2 weeks because skills need continuous practice to become solid. Some people wait too long and forget details like shifting gears or turning when they return to test, wasting both time and money. I think taking it within 3-5 days is best to maintain that driving feeling while it's fresh. Exam scheduling also depends on how busy the driving school is - during hot seasons there are longer queues, but getting it done early always feels more secure.
I always prioritize driving safety, so I believe the gap between Subject Two and Subject Three shouldn't be too long. From a driving perspective, driving skills are like muscle memory—taking a few days off is fine, but if you don't practice for over a month, maneuvers like reverse parking or lane changing may become rusty, increasing real-road risks. I've asked a few friends, and some passed smoothly with just a two-week wait. But if delayed for three months, they needed extra lessons and retakes, wasting time and money. While there's no theoretical restriction, I encourage everyone to start practicing Subject Three right after passing Subject Two to maintain proficiency. Before the test, simulate real-road conditions more—don't just focus on theory—this way, even with a short gap, it's safer.
During my driving school practice, I noticed that skills tend to get rusty if too much time passes. After passing Subject 2, there's no maximum waiting period for Subject 3 – some people take the test just 2-3 days later. But if you wait too long, like one or two months, your turning and lane-changing skills become less sharp, requiring relearning and increasing failure chances. It's best to maintain a tight schedule and get more practical road experience after passing the test.
