What is the reason for the cancellation of the long-distance driving test in Guangdong's driver's license examination?
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In order to implement the spirit and requirements of the State Council, the Ministry of Public Security, and the provincial government regarding the reform of the motor vehicle driver's license examination system, further improve the examination organization, optimize the examination procedures, and facilitate the public's participation in the examination, the long-distance driving test for motor vehicle drivers has been canceled. The following is the relevant content introduction: 1. Other explanations: After the cancellation of the long-distance driving test, applicants no longer need to participate in the long-distance driving test. Those who have already made an appointment but have not participated in the long-distance driving test or failed the long-distance driving test also no longer need to take the long-distance driving test and can directly participate in the remaining other subjects of the examination. 2. Subject Three: The content of the road driving skills test for Subject Three includes: preparation for boarding, starting, and driving in a straight line for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, and small automatic transmission cars specially designed for the disabled.
I think the cancellation of the long-distance road test in Guangdong's driving exams is mainly aimed at improving safety and exam efficiency. I remember when I used to take students for exams, novice drivers would easily get nervous during long-distance driving, and encountering large vehicles or rainy weather posed high risks on the road. After the cancellation, unnecessary long-distance travel was reduced, lowering the probability of accidents. The driving exam system now focuses more on urban daily driving skills, such as practical aspects like parking and handling intersections, allowing students to adapt more quickly to real road conditions. Efficiency has also greatly improved, with exam times being cut by more than half, enabling driving schools to concentrate on training core content. I’ve heard that the policy adjustment also considered cost savings—long-distance exams required expenses like fuel and manpower, and now the optimized process is more economical. Overall, it’s a progressive trend, but we shouldn’t forget to strengthen simulated practice to compensate for the lack of road experience.
