Has any driving test item been canceled?
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The slope fixed-point parking and starting item in the subject two test for small automatic transmission vehicles has been canceled in the driving test. Below are the specific details of the relevant policies: 1. Policy stipulation: Starting from June 1, 2021, the "slope fixed-point parking and starting" item in the subject two test for small automatic transmission vehicles has been canceled. The test has been reduced from 5 items to 4 items, making it more aligned with actual driving operation requirements and reducing the test burden on candidates. 2. Adjustment of test scheduling intervals: The interval between subject one and subject three tests for small automatic transmission vehicles has been adjusted from 30 days to 20 days after passing subject one. For candidates applying for additional licenses for large and medium-sized passenger and truck vehicles, the interval between subject one and subject three tests has been adjusted from 40 days to 30 days.
Last year when I was learning to drive, my instructor mentioned that the automatic transmission Subject 2 test items had been adjusted, officially removing the hill start and stopping item. Now it only tests four items: reverse parking, parallel parking, right-angle turns, and curve driving. This change is quite friendly to beginners, as hill starts were the most challenging, and many students failed here. However, it's still important to practice hill driving skills, especially for manual transmission drivers—don’t slack off. The policy has been in effect nationwide since June 2021. I’ve seen data showing the pass rate increased by nearly 15%, and the learning cycle was shortened by about a week, making it more reasonable.
As a permanent staff member at the driving school, I find teaching much easier after the slope project was removed from Subject 2. Previously, we had to spend two hours daily with students on the slope, but now automatic transmission students can skip this part entirely. However, we still privately advise students to practice slope operations a few more times, as they are likely to encounter underground parking or mountain roads in real driving. After the test was streamlined to four items, the pass rate has noticeably increased. Moreover, more practice time can now be devoted to practical items like parallel parking, which is more helpful for novice drivers in real-world situations. This policy adjustment is quite considerate.
