What to Do If You Fail the Second Driving Test?

[VanIsabella]

If you fail the second driving test, you can reschedule a make-up test. Below is relevant information about the second driving test: 1. Test Evaluation: If you fail the second driving test on your first attempt, you can take a make-up test once. If you do not attend the make-up test or fail it again, the current test session ends, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skills test permit, the number of rescheduled tests for the second driving test and the third road driving skills test cannot exceed five times. If you fail the fifth rescheduled test, the results of other previously passed subjects will be invalidated. 2. Test Content: For small cars, small automatic transmission cars, small automatic transmission cars for disabled passengers, and low-speed trucks, the test includes reversing into a parking space, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, curve driving, and turning at a right angle.

[StPiper]

Yesterday, I encountered several students who failed their driving tests again. Failing the second subject is quite normal; our driving school data shows that the first-time pass rate is only about 50%. Don’t be too hard on yourself—I’ve seen many students so nervous on their first attempt that they even forget to fasten their seatbelt. My advice is to treat yourself to a good meal to relax, and then revisit the test after 24 hours. The key isn’t the amount of practice time but targeted review. For example, if you keep stalling on the slope, focus on mastering the clutch’s half-engagement; if you’re hitting the lines while reversing, repeatedly adjust your rearview mirror angles. The best time to schedule your next test is about two weeks later—this timeframe ensures you don’t get rusty while reinforcing muscle memory. Before the retest, make sure to do two full mock tests and record your performance with your phone for frame-by-frame analysis with your instructor—it works wonders.

[SiennaMarie]

First-hand experience from someone who just passed the retest last week. I couldn't sleep until 3 am on the night I failed, only to later discover the 560 yuan retest fee even included a 'psychological preparation fee'. Highly recommend using the 3D simulator in the Driving Test App - just strap a water bottle to your steering wheel to practice wheel-turning rhythm at home. Focus on conquering your weak spots; I spent three straight days at the training field obsessively practicing reverse parking until I wore marks into the coach car's tires. Drinking half a can of Red Bull before the test helps, but don't overdo it - the toilet queue at the test center is terrifying. Stay calm; all 7 people in our retest group passed, and it's genuinely easier than the first attempt.

[LeArcher]

As a mechanical major transitioning to a driving instructor, I've found that 90% of failures occur due to clutch issues. The essence of Subject 2 is clutch control, especially during hill starts and parallel parking. After failing, first adjust the seat to match the exam car's angle and measure reference points with a tape measure. It's recommended to wear thin-soled canvas shoes to better feel the clutch travel and note the engine sound change points. Maintain muscle memory training 3 times weekly, focusing on half-clutch pedal feel retention. Scheduling a retest 14 days after failure is optimal, allowing enough time for deep memory formation. Always test the clutch depth before starting - this trick can boost scores by at least 20%.

[McSpencer]

The Blood and Tears History of Accompanying My Girlfriend Through Four Retests. First failure? Don't rush to reschedule, spend $200 to rent the test car for two practice laps. The exam route tutorial is available on TikTok, memorize which manhole covers can serve as reference points in advance. Focus on the most point-deducting items: if you always exceed time on slopes, stick a note on the dashboard as a reminder; if you keep hitting lines in reverse parking, switch to checking the lower edge of the rearview mirror. Chewing gum while waiting can lower blood pressure by 12% - tested and effective. Last time all three of us retesters passed, the secret was taking turns being safety officers to quiz each other, even practicing conditioned reflexes to the seatbelt buckle sound.