How many points are deducted for stopping during the reverse parking in Subject 2?

[WalterDella]

In Subject 2, if you stop for more than 2 seconds during reverse parking, 5 points will be deducted each time. However, you must never cross the line—if you do, 100 points will be deducted immediately. Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and refers to the field driving skills test. For small vehicles (C1 and C2), the test includes five mandatory items: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start, right-angle turn, and curve driving (commonly known as the S-curve). Below are the precautions for the Subject 2 test: 1. Fasten your seat belt: Buckle up immediately after getting in the car. Make sure not to fasten it backward or on the passenger side, as the system will directly deem the test a failure. Do not unfasten the seat belt during the entire test. 2. Adjust the seat and other settings: After entering the car, adjust the seat, mirrors, fasten the seat belt, turn on the left turn signal, shift to first gear, and release the handbrake. These six steps are essential. Ensure all preparations are complete before starting. 3. No stopping during the test: There is no time limit for reverse parking, but you must not stop during the process. If the wheels remain stationary for 3 seconds, the system will judge it as an intermediate stop. Therefore, controlling the speed is crucial. 4. Hill start time is 30 seconds: The time allowed for hill start is 30 seconds, with a voice prompt every 10 seconds. Exceeding 30 seconds will result in an immediate failure.

[DelMargaret]

I've worked at a driving school for many years and have seen many students lose points for stopping during reverse parking. According to the test standards, stopping for more than 2 seconds deducts 5 points. This maneuver should be completed in one smooth motion - steering too abruptly or unstable clutch control can easily cause stops. I had a student who hesitated and braked twice during left-side reverse parking, resulting in a 10-point deduction that nearly caused failure. My advice is to act decisively when reaching the reference points and maintain a steady speed. Remember, reverse parking is scored out of 100 points with 80 needed to pass. Other mistakes like crossing boundary lines result in immediate 100-point deductions. While stopping deductions may seem minor, they can accumulate dangerously.

[SanIvan]

I had a hard time with reverse parking during my driving test. That time, when I was backing into the right parking space, I couldn't control the speed steadily. As the wheels were about to cross the line, I instinctively stopped the car and got penalized 5 points. The examiner said unnecessary stops exceeding 2 seconds count as violations. Later, my instructor told me that the safest way is to hold the clutch at the half-engaged state during parking—it prevents both speeding and stalling. If you stop multiple times, like three consecutive stops, you'll lose 15 points, and combined with mistakes in parallel parking, you're in trouble. Actually, the real challenge in this test item lies in the timing of steering wheel adjustments—the key is to accurately observe the position of the parking space corner in the rearview mirror.

[VonVera]

As a test site safety officer, I emphasize that each stop during reverse parking will deduct 5 points. There are two common situations that will be judged as stopping: stalling caused by fully depressing the clutch when turning the steering wheel to the limit, or hesitating to brake when adjusting the angle. Last year, a candidate failed the test due to nervousness causing three consecutive stops. Remember, the vehicle must come to a complete standstill to be counted as stopping - slight rolling won't incur penalties. Additionally, the front of the car touching the line won't deduct points, but the body crossing the boundary line will result in a 100-point deduction. I recommend using the wiper as a reference point during practice to reduce the risk of pauses.