How Difficult is Subject 2 of the Driving Test?
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Subject 2 of the driving test generally has a low pass rate, typically ranging from 20% to 50% in most regions. Below is relevant information about Subject 2: Test Items: The test includes five mandatory items—reverse parking, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and curve driving (commonly known as the S-curve). Some regions also include a sixth item: high-speed toll card collection. Passing Criteria: The full score is 100 points, with evaluation standards set for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. For large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required to pass. For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is sufficient.
I just passed the subject two test, and honestly, it wasn't easy. The hardest part was definitely reverse parking—getting the steering wheel timing wrong by even a little would ruin everything. I practiced for almost twenty days and still kept crossing the line. The hill start was also a nightmare; releasing the clutch too fast would stall the engine, and too slow would cause the car to roll back. On the exam day, I stalled twice on the slope and almost failed. Our instructor said everyone struggles with different parts—some get stuck on parallel parking markers, others keep crossing lines in the curve driving. The difference between the practice area and the actual test site was also significant. During the mock test, I noticed the exam car's clutch was much looser, and if I hadn't adapted in advance, I would've definitely failed. Looking back now, the key is to practice weak spots more and build muscle memory for every move.