How Many Items Are Currently Tested in Subject 2?
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Small cars, small automatic transmission cars, small automatic transmission passenger cars for disabled people, and low-speed trucks are tested on reversing into a garage, stopping and starting on a slope (canceled from June 1, 2021), parallel parking, curve driving, and right-angle turns. Large buses: Large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, and large trucks are tested on stake driving, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, passing a single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turns, passing a width-limited gate, passing continuous obstacles, driving on undulating roads, making a U-turn on a narrow road, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnels, rainy (foggy) weather, slippery roads, and emergency handling. Three-wheeled cars: Three-wheeled cars, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, and light motorcycles are tested on stake driving, stopping and starting on a slope, and passing a single-plank bridge.
I remember when I took the Subject 2 driving test, there were 5 items to complete: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start, right-angle turn, and curve driving (the S-curve). Reverse parking gave me the biggest headache—poor spatial awareness easily leads to crossing the line, and it took several practices to get it right. Parallel parking is something I use frequently now when driving on the streets, and I found it super practical after passing. The hill start tests your control the most—don’t panic and stomp on the gas, or you might roll back. The right-angle turn and S-curve were relatively easier, almost like a driving game. Each item was scored separately during the test, with a total of 100 points, and 80 points were needed to pass. Failing meant a retake. I recommend practicing on the simulation track at the driving school often—memorizing reference points is key. The pass rate isn’t high, and many of my friends had to retake it, but once you pass, you’ll feel much more confident behind the wheel.
After teaching people to drive for so many years, I can say that the second driving test focuses on those 5 essential items: reversing into a parking space tests your spatial awareness when backing up, parallel parking is a daily necessity, stopping on a slope prevents rollback accidents, while right-angle turns and S-curves check your steering precision. Don't underestimate the small number of items—each is crucial; any instance of crossing lines or stalling during the test will deduct points, and accumulating 20 points means a fail. These skills come in handy in real driving, like how parallel parking makes squeezing into tight spots super convenient. I recommend learners watch instructional videos online to learn key reference points—practice a few more times and it'll become second nature. With nationwide standardized testing, these 5 items cover fundamental driving controls—just remember, safety first, so don't get careless.
