How many items are tested in Subject 2?
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For small vehicles C1 and C2, the test items include five mandatory items: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope (canceled for C2), turning at a right angle, and driving on a curve (commonly known as the S-curve). Some regions also include a sixth item: high-speed card collection. For large vehicles A1, A2, A3, B1, and B2, the test items include: stake test, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, passing a single-plank bridge, driving on a curve, turning at a right angle, passing a width-limited gate, passing continuous obstacles, driving on bumpy roads, making a U-turn on a narrow road, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnels, rainy (foggy) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling. Subject 2 is scored out of 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failure, deduction of 20 points, deduction of 10 points, and deduction of 5 points. The test is considered passed if the following conditions are met: ① For applicants of large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required; ② For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is required. If the Subject 2 test is failed on the first attempt, a retake is allowed. If the retake is not taken or is also failed, 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 rescheduling for Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skills tests must not exceed five times. If the fifth rescheduled test is still failed, the results of other previously passed subjects will be invalidated.
I just finished the Subject 2 test not long ago, and I still remember it clearly. It mainly tests five items: reversing into a garage, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, driving on a curve, and parallel parking. When I was practicing, I was most afraid of the slope part because it was easy to stall. The instructor said it was to test the balance of clutch control. Reversing into a garage requires precise alignment, turning at a right angle must not cross the line, driving on a curve is like navigating a serpentine path, and parallel parking involves squeezing the car into a small spot. Each item takes time to practice, and the overall feeling is that it tests our vehicle control, spatial awareness, and reaction ability, which is especially useful for future road driving and parking. The test is conducted in a closed area without traffic interference, but the examiner watches and scores throughout. The full score is 100, and any mistake leads to point deductions or immediate failure. It is recommended to practice more in driving school simulations to reduce nervousness.
The Subject 2 driving test typically consists of five key components: reversing into a garage tests your parking precision, hill start assesses stability on slopes, right-angle turns evaluate steering coordination, curve driving improves cornering control, and parallel parking examines parking skills. These well-designed exercises, like curve driving to prevent high-speed loss of control and garage reversing to avoid collisions, require attention to details such as gentle clutch operation during practice. The test environment is safe and distraction-free, and passing demonstrates fundamental driving competence.
As someone who has been through it, what impressed me most about the Subject 2 driving test was its five standard items: reverse parking, hill start and stop, right-angle turn, curve driving, and parallel parking. These were the key focuses during practice. I often made mistakes on the hill start, with the car frequently rolling back. After taking the actual test, I realized it comprehensively assesses abilities, like testing spatial awareness in reverse parking and reaction time in right-angle turns. My advice is to start familiarizing yourself with the rules early, don't rush into it, and practice each item multiple times.
