Can You Stop During Subject 2 Driving Test?
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No, stopping midway is not allowed in any of the Subject 2 test items. However, sometimes if the clutch is fully depressed for more than 5 seconds, the system may mistakenly judge it as a mid-test stop. But in the pole test, there are specific rules: pauses for gear shifting or changing direction during the entire reverse parking and garage shifting process will not be counted as "mid-test stops." Additional Information: Insufficient mastery of clutch control often leads to inconsistent speeds or sudden stops. The test site differs slightly from the training ground. When turning the steering wheel to full lock during vehicle movement, the front wheels' angled position creates significant resistance, which may cause the vehicle to stop briefly.
Last year when I was taking the driving test for Subject 2, the parking issue really bothered me for a while. To be honest, stopping midway is allowed, but don’t just stop randomly—it depends on the situation. For example, during reverse parking, if my car was crooked, I’d stop briefly to adjust, and the examiner didn’t say anything—no points deducted. But if I stopped for no reason during curve driving, I could lose over 5 points. During practice, the instructor always nagged about stopping less, because stopping too often during the test could easily lead to failure—you’d fail if you lost 30 points out of 100. My advice is to visit the test site in advance for a simulation, familiarize yourself with the transition points of each task, learn to control speed with the clutch, and anticipate movements to reduce reliance on stopping—this ensures safety and a smooth pass.
