Does shifting gears again in Subject 2 result in penalty points?
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Shifting gears again during Subject 2 will result in penalty points. Subject 2 has a full score of 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for disqualification, deduction of 20 points, 10 points, and 5 points. Different items in Subject 2 have different penalty points. The specific analysis is as follows: General penalties: Not wearing a seatbelt, not closing the car door properly, and not having the gear in neutral when starting the engine all result in a deduction of 100 points. Not using the turn signal, using the turn signal for less than three seconds, forgetting to turn off the turn signal, or using the turn signal incorrectly, and stalling the engine all result in a deduction of 10 points. Parallel parking: If the vehicle body crosses the line after stopping in the parking space or if the task takes more than 90 seconds, 100 points will be deducted. Not using or incorrectly using the turn signal when exiting the parking space also results in a deduction of 100 points. If the vehicle body touches the parking space line or the wheels touch the lane boundary line while moving, 10 points will be deducted each time. Stopping for more than 2 seconds during the task results in a deduction of 5 points each time. Reverse parking: If the task takes more than 210 seconds, not following the prescribed route or sequence, not driving the front wheels over the control line before reversing, or failing to park properly all result in a deduction of 100 points. Stopping for more than 2 seconds during the task results in a deduction of 5 points each time. Curve driving: If the wheels press against the edge line or the vehicle stops for more than 2 seconds, 100 points will be deducted.
In the Subject 2 driving test, re-shifting gears may result in point deductions depending on whether the action meets the standards. I encountered this situation during my Subject 2 test - in the reverse parking exercise, I was supposed to shift to reverse gear after stopping, but in a moment of panic, I shifted back to first gear and was penalized 10 points for the error. The test evaluation system has strict requirements for gear shifting: for example, you must return to neutral before shifting to first gear when starting, and must shift to neutral when stopping before shifting to reverse gear for backing up. Any additional re-shifting action is considered non-standard operation. During practice, my instructor reminded me to develop the habit of fully depressing the clutch before shifting gears and to act decisively without hesitation, to prevent sudden jerks or stalling that could pose safety risks. Gear shifting mistakes can also occur in other test items like parallel parking or hill starts, similarly resulting in point deductions. Therefore, I believe it's crucial to focus on practicing gear shifting procedures before the test to avoid accumulating minor errors that could affect passing rates. The foundation of safe driving lies in standardized operations - the test is just the starting point. More practice coordinating the clutch and gear shifts in daily training will make test-taking easier. In summary, re-shifting gears in Subject 2 is highly likely to incur point deductions as it reflects operational inaccuracy or procedural errors that directly threaten test safety points. I later corrected this habit through intensified training and successfully passed.
