How Many Times Do You Need to Retake the Reverse Parking Test After Failing the Four Items Twice?
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Four items and two failures require one retake of the reverse parking test. The four items in Subject Two refer to right-angle turns, reverse parking, curve driving, and parallel parking. The details are as follows: Reverse Parking: Main points for deduction in reverse parking: driving over the line during reverse parking, the car not entering the parking space, exceeding the time limit, and not following the designated route. After the new regulations were implemented, a time limit of 210 seconds was added for reverse parking. Exceeding this time results in a failing score. Parallel Parking: The main points for deduction in parallel parking involve the turn signal, maintaining a 30cm distance from the side, and driving over the line. Right-Angle Turns: The main points for deduction in right-angle turns involve the turn signal and driving over the line. Curve Driving: This item is relatively simple, with the main point for deduction being driving over the line with the wheels.
I really felt the pain of the reverse parking test when getting my driver's license. During my first attempt at Subject 2, I failed the reverse parking segment twice. Back then, the test was divided into several sections, and each appointment gave you two chances. If you failed both, you had to reschedule. I was super nervous at the time, but I asked an experienced driver friend to help me practice. We drilled the key points of reverse parking repeatedly—like adjusting the rearview mirrors, controlling the steering wheel, and maintaining a steady speed—practicing four or five days a week. When I retook the test, I passed on the first try. The key is to keep practicing without breaks, not to fear failure, and remember that each new appointment gives you another chance—there's no limit on attempts. Just don’t keep making the same mistakes. The test system is designed this way: it’s fair and gives opportunities. As long as you put in the effort, you’ll eventually master reverse parking.
As a coach who has taught many students, I recommend you understand the exam attempt rules this way: reversing into the garage is a key item in Subject 2. The entire exam is taken once covering all items. If you fail an exam (including garage reversing), you get two more chances when booking the next exam. Some students ask 'how many times do I need to retake garage reversing' - there's actually no strict rule on attempts, it mainly depends on your skill improvement speed. I've seen the fastest pass in three tries, while slower learners needed seven or eight practices to qualify. Practice more on simulators or open spaces, focusing on distance perception and directional sense, don't rush. During the exam, stay calm when reversing into garage, remember the steps: entry angle, stopping points, and steering wheel timing. Keep a level mindset - failure is part of the process, don't fear wasting time on retakes, but learn something new each time.
I just got my driver's license, and I don't think there's a fixed rule for the number of attempts in the reverse parking test. For each scheduled Subject 2 exam, you get two chances. If you fail, you can reschedule. I practiced reverse parking several times myself: the first two attempts were nerve-wracking, and I crossed the line while parking. On the third try, I changed my technique—using reference points in the rearview mirror and controlling the speed with the half-clutch. After mastering it, I passed in one go. The key is more hands-on practice than worrying about the number of attempts. I suggest simulating the test at the driving school before scheduling, with a coach to correct your details. There's no limit to the number of attempts, but it does take time, so don't put too much pressure on yourself.
