C2 Subject 2 Driving Test Items

[DeHannah]

The C2 Subject 2 driving test consists of four items: reverse parking into a garage, parallel parking, curve driving, and right-angle turns. Compared to the C1 manual transmission test, it excludes the hill start item. According to Article 25 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123), starting from June 1, 2021, the C2 and C5 Subject 2 tests no longer assess the hill start and stop. Reverse parking into a garage is one of the more challenging items in the Subject 2 test, so many test centers make it the first item. The key points for reverse parking are: the steering wheel's dead point, the 30 cm correction point, and the parking point inside the garage. The test taker must follow the prescribed route and sequence. The vehicle must be parked inside the garage without crossing the lines. Parallel parking focuses on aligning the front line of the garage with the rear wheel, spotting the rear corner in the side mirror, and the distance between the wheel and the left dotted line. The wheels do not need to be straightened after parking, and the turn signal must not be forgotten when exiting. After parking, the vehicle body must not cross the lines, and the tires must not touch the lane boundary lines during movement. Curve driving, commonly known as the S-curve, is manageable for many students with good driving sense, indicating its relatively low difficulty. However, some students misjudge the line positions during the actual test, leading to immediate failure by crossing the lines. The key to the S-curve is observing the position of the hood marker point relative to the boundary lines. The wheels must not press the road edges. Right-angle turns are even simpler, essentially a breakdown of the exit phase from reverse parking. The method for finding the reference point is the same as exiting the garage, focusing on the relationship between the hood's horizontal line and the front line (either aligning or delaying slightly). The wheels must not touch the road edges. Generally, the C1 Subject 2 requires 16 hours of training, while the C2 Subject 2 requires 14 hours. Completing the required hours is a basic requirement for taking the Subject 2 test. Training hours can only be increased, not reduced, and additional test items require corresponding extra hours. Each training hour is 60 minutes, with effective teaching time not less than 45 minutes. If a candidate fails the Subject 2 test, they can retake it once. If they fail again, the test is terminated, and the candidate must reschedule the test after ten days. If a candidate fails five consecutive test attempts (including retakes, totaling ten attempts), all previously passed subjects are voided, and the candidate must restart from Subject 1.

[OKarter]

I just passed the C2 Subject 2 test, and the whole process was quite thrilling. The exam mainly includes four parts: reverse parking, parallel parking, right-angle turns, and curve driving. One advantage of automatic transmission cars is not having to worry about the clutch, so hill starts are usually not included. I remember reverse parking was the hardest because it requires precise reference points. During practice, I often simulated the reference points using landmarks on the field. The night before the exam, I slept well, stayed relaxed on the day, drove slowly, and passed on the first try. I recommend practicing simulations multiple times—practice makes perfect. The examiners aren’t as strict as imagined, and once you develop a good sense of space, it becomes much easier. Looking back after the test, Subject 2 mainly assesses basic control skills, which are useful for everyday driving. The key is not to get nervous, move slowly and steadily, and the failure rate isn’t high—believing in yourself is most important. Practicing around ten times should be enough to get it done.