Can You Bring a Mobile Phone into the Car During the Subject 2 Driving Test?
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You cannot bring a mobile phone into the car during the Subject 2 driving test. Below is an introduction to the Subject 2 test: 1. Subject 2 test score: The full score for the Subject 2 test is 100 points, with a passing score of 80 or above. Those who fail can retake the test once. If they fail the retest, they must wait 10 days before rescheduling the test. It is worth noting that if you are applying for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, or large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required to pass. 2. Subject 2 test opportunities: The Subject 2 test allows one initial attempt, with one retake opportunity if the first attempt is unsuccessful, totaling two chances. If you do not take the retest or fail the retest, the current test session ends, and the applicant must reschedule the test after 10 days. Within the validity period of the driving skill test permit, the number of Subject 2 test appointments cannot exceed five. If the fifth test appointment is still unsuccessful, the results of other previously passed subjects will be invalidated.
Every time I go to the test site as an observer, I remind candidates not to bring their phones into the car. The Category 2 driving test requires full concentration on steering and watching the road. A ringing or lit-up phone screen can easily distract you, leading to mistakes like hitting lines during reverse parking or stalling on a hill start, which directly results in failure. The current exam rules are very strict—most test centers explicitly require phones to be either stored or turned off in bags. If you carry one into the exam vehicle, the proctor may suspect cheating, with penalties ranging from disqualification from the current test to being blacklisted. From a safety perspective, phone distractions can develop the bad habit of using phones while driving, a leading cause of real-world accidents. I recommend turning off and handing in your phone before the test—focusing solely on practice will improve your pass rate.
