Is 80 points a passing score for Subject 2?
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Subject 2 requires a minimum score of 80 points to pass for small vehicles. Below is an introduction to the test content and precautions: Subject 2 test content: Driving a motor vehicle to complete test items within a designated area; mastery of motor vehicle driving skills; ability to judge the spatial position of a motor vehicle. Test precautions: Before the test, make sure to: bring your original ID card, avoid wearing slippers, high heels, or colored sunglasses. While waiting for the test: carefully recall the operational details of the test items and mentally rehearse the technical process of each item. Passing standards: For large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, and large trucks, a score of 90 is required to pass Subject 2; for other vehicle types, a score of 80 is sufficient.
I just passed the Subject 2 driving test a few days ago with 80 points, which is indeed considered a pass! I remember losing 10 points for crossing the line during the reverse parking and more points for stalling on the slope start—my palms were sweaty when I left the exam site. Actually, the national standard only requires 80 points to pass, but it's worth noting the deduction points: 10 points for crossing the line during reverse parking, 5 points for stopping midway once, and at least 5 points for forgetting to turn on the hazard lights during parallel parking. Our driving instructor repeatedly emphasized focusing on minimizing deductions in reverse parking and slope starts, as minor mistakes in other sections can still be compensated. Mindset is crucial during the test—I passed on my second attempt; the first time, I was so nervous I didn’t even fasten the seatbelt properly and failed immediately.
As someone who has studied the driving test rules, I can definitively say that 80 points is the passing score for Subject 2. The new version of the 'Motor Vehicle Driver's License Examination Standards' clearly states: for small vehicle Category C license in Subject 2, the full score is 100 points, and achieving 80 points means passing. However, it's important to note that among all the point deductions, hitting the line during reverse parking directly deducts 10 points, and being more than 30 cm away from the edge line during hill starting also deducts 10 points. These two major items leave very little room for error. I recommend focusing on practicing these two items before the test. For other minor items like right-angle turns and curve driving, making one or two small mistakes can still allow you to barely pass.
