How many attempts are allowed for the reverse parking test in Subject 2?
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There are two attempts for the reverse parking test in Subject 2. If you fail on the test day, you are allowed one retake. The reverse parking test includes both left-side and right-side parking. Below are the detailed instructions: Right-side parking: After getting into the car, the driver should first adjust the seat and mirrors, fasten the seatbelt, then shift into reverse gear, release the parking brake lever, and start reversing at idle speed. The driver observes the garage through the right rear window; when the black edge of the right rear window aligns with the right boundary line of the garage, turn the steering wheel smoothly to the right until it reaches the limit position. Once the car enters the garage, the driver looks back at the left-side mirror; when the entire left boundary line of the garage becomes visible, immediately straighten the steering wheel. When the left door handle aligns horizontally with the garage's bottom line as seen in the left-side mirror, stop the car immediately. Left-side parking: Shift into reverse gear, keep the steering wheel turned to the left limit position, and start reversing. The driver should observe the left-side mirror and adjust the direction to guide the rear of the car into the garage. Once the car enters the garage, the driver observes the right-side mirror; when the entire right boundary line of the garage becomes visible, immediately straighten the steering wheel. The driver then shifts focus to the left-side mirror; when the left door handle aligns horizontally with the garage's bottom line, stop the car immediately.
When I was taking the driving test for Subject Two, the reverse parking section really only gave you one chance to complete it during the exam. I remember in the test center, the examiner only allowed you to attempt reverse parking once. If you crossed the line or didn’t position the car correctly, you’d immediately lose points or even fail. As a new learner, I practiced no less than twenty times before getting the hang of it. The instructor always emphasized that practicing simulated scenarios more than the actual test was crucial, because that single attempt during the exam determined your entire Subject Two score. If you failed, you’d have to wait several days to retake the whole Subject Two, which was a huge waste of time. So, I advise new learners to go to the driving school’s practice area every day and repeat the maneuvers multiple times, familiarizing themselves with the car’s speed and reference points. Only then can you pass on the first try. Don’t stress—just treat it like a practice session. Stay calm, and success will come more easily.
