Can You Wear a Hat During Subject 2 Driving Practice?
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There are no strict regulations on whether you can wear a hat during Subject 2 driving practice, so it is allowed. However, it is not recommended because wearing a hat while driving can obstruct your vision and easily lead to traffic accidents. The test items for small cars (C1, C2) include five mandatory tests: reverse parking, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope (canceled for C2), right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curves). Some regions also include a sixth item: high-speed toll card collection. The test items for large vehicles (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2) include: pole test, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, crossing a single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turns, passing through a limited-width gate, navigating continuous obstacles, driving on bumpy roads, narrow road U-turns, as well as simulated scenarios such as highways, continuous sharp mountain curves, tunnels, rainy (foggy) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling. Subject 2 is scored out of 100, with evaluation criteria for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. The test is considered passed under the following conditions: ① For 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 you fail the Subject 2 test on the first attempt, you are allowed one retake. If you do not take the retake or fail the retake, the test is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days. During the validity period of the driving skill test permit, the number of test reservations for Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skills tests must not exceed five. If the fifth reservation still results in a failure, the scores of other previously passed subjects will be invalidated.
When I was practicing driving, I specifically asked my instructor about wearing hats. He said it depends on the type of hat. If the brim is too large, it can easily block your vision, especially when reversing and checking the rearview mirror. Practicing for Subject 2 requires frequent head turns to observe reference points, so for safety reasons, it's best not to wear a hat. If you must wear one, opt for a soft, thin style like a brimless bucket hat, or a sports cap is also acceptable, but avoid wide-brimmed sun hats or knit caps. It's advisable to check with your instructor for specific requirements, as some driving schools may have rules against wearing hats during practice. Make sure to confirm this in advance. Clear visibility is the most important thing when practicing driving—don't risk it for the sake of looking good.
