Can I take the Subject 2 driving test during the pandemic?
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It depends on the local pandemic situation, and you can inquire with the local traffic management office. Below is relevant information about Subject 2: Introduction: Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination and refers to the field driving skills test. Subject 2 test items for small cars (C1/C2): Include five mandatory tests—reverse parking, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curves). Some regions may have a sixth item, such as highway toll card collection. Subject 2 test items for large vehicles (A1/A2/A3/B1/B2): Include stake test, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, driving over a single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turns, passing through a narrow gate, navigating continuous obstacles, driving on bumpy roads, making U-turns on narrow roads, as well as simulated scenarios like highways, continuous sharp mountain curves, tunnels, rainy (foggy) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling.
Taking the Subject 2 driving test during the pandemic really depends on the specific situation. I remember when I was taking my driving test last year, it happened to be during the pandemic. At first, the tests were suspended in our area, and everyone was really anxious. Later, when the policies eased, driving schools reopened, but you had to book in advance. Only a limited number of people were allowed for each test session, and everyone had to wear masks and sanitize their hands throughout. I had to try booking twice before I succeeded, and the process was quite tedious. Overall, it's not that you can't take the test, but you might have to wait longer to ensure safety first. I recommend checking the local transportation department's website or consulting your driving school frequently, as policies vary from place to place. Also, the protective measures at the test site were well implemented, and I felt everything went smoothly after I took my test. In short, the pandemic might slow things down, but as long as you're patient, it should be fine.
