How Long Does the Entire Subject Two Driving Test Take?
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There is no overall time limit for the Subject Two driving test, but certain individual tasks have specified completion times. For example: 1. The reverse parking task must be completed within 210 seconds (starting from when reverse gear is engaged). 2. The parallel parking task must be completed within 90 seconds. 3. For the hill start task, you must start moving uphill within 30 seconds after stopping. For tasks with such time limits, they must be completed within the specified time; otherwise, the test will be considered a failure. Additional Information: 1. In most regions, the Subject Two test consists of only the following five tasks: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start, right-angle turn, and curve driving. 2. Newly added test tasks include: simulated tunnel driving, simulated highway toll card collection, narrow road U-turn, and passing through a width-restricted gate—totaling four additional tasks. 3. Currently, cities like Shanghai, Guizhou, and Hangzhou have implemented the new Subject Two regulations, increasing the test tasks from the original five to nine.
When I took the driving test in my younger years, there was no fixed total time requirement for the entire Category 2 exam. As long as you completed all the test items, the whole process was done, usually taking about 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the test center's arrangements and your personal speed. The test mainly focused on items like reverse parking and parallel parking, each of which had its own individual time limit. For example, reverse parking was best completed within 90 seconds—just don’t exceed the time limit and lose points. I remember during practice, my instructor always nagged me to stay steady and not rush through the steps, emphasizing that safety comes first. On the exam day, I was quite nervous, but with proper time allocation and plenty of practice beforehand, I passed quickly. There was really no need to obsess over the total time. The key was to familiarize myself with the procedures and get a feel for the car. After passing, I could finally enjoy the fun of driving.
