Can the front of the car sweep the line in the S-curve of Subject 2?
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Sweeping the line means the car body crosses the line. In the Subject 2 exam, if the car body crosses the line, 100 points will be deducted, and the exam will be considered a failure. In addition to the car body crossing the line, other actions that will result in a 100-point deduction include failing to reverse into the parking space, stopping midway, not following the prescribed route or sequence, exceeding the allotted time, and more. The full score for Subject 2 is 100 points, with assessment criteria set for failure, deductions of 20 points, 10 points, and 5 points. The exam is considered a pass under the following conditions: ① For applicants of large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required; ② For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is required. If the Subject 2 exam is failed, the applicant can retake it once on the spot. If the applicant does not take the retest or fails the retest, the exam will be terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the exam after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skill test permit, the number of rescheduling attempts for Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skill tests must not exceed five. If the fifth rescheduled exam is still failed, the passing scores of other subjects will be invalidated.
To be honest, in the S-curve test of Subject 2, letting the front of the car sweep the line is absolutely unacceptable. Once your car's front touches those boundary lines, the examiner will directly deduct points, and with bad luck, you might fail immediately. I remember taking the test several times, and every time I went through the S-curve, I had to focus entirely on the steering wheel and speed—even a slight deviation was not allowed. Why so strict? Because the test simulates real driving conditions. If you let your car's front sweep lines recklessly while turning on the road, you could easily scrape the curb or another car, leading to accidents and trouble. My advice is to practice observing reference points more during training, such as using the rearview mirror and rear door handle to adjust direction. Also, keep the speed low, under 5 km/h, and move slowly—this makes it easier to control the car's front position and avoid crossing boundaries. Developing these habits in daily practice will help prevent mistakes during the actual test.
