How is crossing the line judged in Subject 2?
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Crossing the line means the vehicle body goes out of the designated line. In the Subject 2 driving test, if the vehicle body crosses the line, 100 points will be deducted, resulting in a failed test. In addition to crossing the line, other actions that deduct 100 points include failing to park properly in reverse parking, stopping midway, not following the prescribed route or sequence, and exceeding the allotted time. The full score for Subject 2 is 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failure, deduction of 20 points, 10 points, or 5 points. The test is passed under the following conditions: ① For large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required; ② For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is required. Candidates who fail the Subject 2 test can retake it once on the same day. If they choose not to retake or fail the retake, the test is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving test permit, the number of scheduled attempts for Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving tests cannot exceed five. If the fifth attempt is still unsuccessful, the results of other previously passed subjects will be invalidated.
I totally understand the frustration of touching the line during the driving test. During my first attempt at Subject 2, I was so nervous that my wheel touched the yellow line while reversing into the parking space, and the examiner immediately declared failure. Touching the line is a critical error that deducts 100 points, ending the entire test. My mistake was due to unstable speed control and steering too sharply while reversing. It took me over ten practice sessions at the driving school to master slow-speed maneuvers, especially using the rearview and side mirrors to constantly check the distance between the car body and the lines. The test isn't just about passing—it's about developing safe parking habits. It's best to have a friend record your practice sessions for review, pointing out issues to avoid actual collisions caused by touching lines while driving.
