What to Do If You Failed the Driving Test (Subject Two) Twice? Should You Continue?

[OliviaLee]

You can continue taking the Subject Two test, as you have a total of five attempts. Below is relevant information about Subject Two: 1. Introduction: Subject Two, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination. It refers to the field driving skills test. For small vehicles C1 and C2, the test includes five mandatory items: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves. 2. Passing Criteria: The test is scored out of 100, with criteria for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. The test is passed under the following conditions: (1) For applicants of large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required. (2) For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is required.

[AngelinaRose]

I passed the driving test (Subject 2) on my third attempt, so I totally understand your current anxiety. Failing twice is completely normal—most people I know passed on their third or fourth try. The key is identifying the problem. Last time, my legs were shaking so badly in the exam that I could barely press the clutch. Later, I overcame this by arriving at the driving school 30 minutes early every day to simulate the test process in an empty area. I suggest you book extra sessions with your instructor to focus on your weak points. For example, when I struggled with hill starts, my instructor made me practice starting on a slope 200 times in a row. Once the muscle memory kicks in, just treat the next attempt as a mock test and stay calm. Many test centers even allow you to pay for a preview to familiarize yourself with the route in advance.

[OBennett]

As a former safety officer, I've seen many students who took the test three or four times. Failing twice is really not a big deal—it mainly depends on where the mistakes occur. If you keep hitting the line during reverse parking, try adjusting your seat and mirrors to a fixed position. If the engine stalls on the slope, practice with thin-soled shoes to improve pedal feel. Actually, you’ve only used two out of five test attempts! Instead of worrying about whether to retake it, think of the retake fee as an investment. I remember a 40-year-old student who passed with full marks on her fifth attempt after relaxing her mindset.

[RicardoDella]

Someone who passed the driving test's subject two on the third attempt tells you: Keep going! But don't rush to book the next test—first, review the reasons for failing these two times. If it's due to nervousness and shaky hands, drink half a can of Red Bull before the test (personally tested and effective); if it's a technical issue, go to the driving school on weekends to specifically practice your weak points. Our driving instructor once said that taking tests continuously actually yields worse results—taking a two-week break to adjust your mindset is more important. Remember, on my third attempt, I deliberately scheduled myself last, waited until everyone else had left before getting in the car, and had the freedom to choose any parking spot, which doubled my passing rate.

[DiBraxton]

Just accompanied my younger sister to her fourth attempt at the Subject 2 driving test and have summarized some key insights. If you fail twice, don't rush to book another test immediately—observing others' techniques at the test site is incredibly helpful, especially for mastering the S-curve. It's advisable to record the test car's perspective with your phone and compare it with your practice videos at home to identify gaps. During retakes, remember to bring a mint candy to calm your nerves, and adjust the rearview mirror 15 degrees lower than usual for better line visibility. Interestingly, statistics show the highest pass rate is actually on the third attempt, as many veteran driving instructors would confirm.

[DiClara]

As someone who's been through it, I strongly recommend you keep trying! Back when I was taking the driving test, I kept failing the parallel parking in Subject 2 because the rearview mirror angles were different between the training car and the test car. My advice: rent the actual test car model for two practice sessions (it costs 200 yuan per hour but it's totally worth it), and use chalk to mark the exact reference points on the training ground. Before your next attempt, do some stretching exercises to relax your tense muscles, and synchronize your breathing with the steering wheel movements – it works wonders! Don't stress about retaking the test. There was a guy at my driving school who passed on his fifth attempt, and the whole examination center applauded for him!