Is it allowed for the vehicle body to touch the line during the curve driving test in Subject 2?
3 Answers
Touching the line means the vehicle body crosses the line. In the Subject 2 driving test, crossing the line with the vehicle body results in a deduction of 100 points, leading to an immediate failure of the test. In addition to the vehicle body crossing the line, other actions that result in a 100-point deduction include failing to fully enter the parking space during reverse parking, stopping the vehicle during the test, not following the designated route or sequence, and exceeding the allotted time for the test. The full score for Subject 2 is 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failure, 20-point deductions, 10-point deductions, and 5-point deductions. The test is considered passed under the following conditions: ① For applicants of large buses, trailers, city buses, medium-sized buses, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required; ② For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is required. Candidates are allowed one retake immediately if they fail the Subject 2 test. If they choose not to retake or fail the retake, the test is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skills test permit, the number of test attempts for Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skills tests must not exceed five. If the candidate fails the fifth attempt, all previously passed subjects will be invalidated.
In the S-curve driving test for Subject 2, the vehicle body must absolutely not touch the lines. I deeply experienced this during my driving lessons. The instructor repeatedly emphasized that this item is crucial—no part of the vehicle body should touch the ground markings, or it would result in immediate point deductions or even exam failure. At first, I often turned the steering wheel too sharply, causing the wheels to veer and the body to brush against the lines, prompting the instructor to stop me several times. Later, I learned to drive slower, look farther ahead, and turn in advance. For example, during S-curves, I gently turned the steering wheel to maintain spacing. The instructor said mastering this isn’t just for the test—touching lines on real roads could lead to scraping the curb or collisions, so safety comes first. After practicing several times, I finally got the hang of it and felt amazing when I passed the exam.
I just got my driver's license, and I remember that the most challenging part was controlling the car during curve driving—absolutely no body sweeping over the line was allowed. During the test, if you ran over or swept the line, the surveillance cameras would immediately sound an alarm, resulting in an instant fail. I learned this the hard way during practice; when I drove too fast, the car would veer off, sweeping the yellow line and costing me points. Later, I adjusted by shifting to first gear and maintaining a slow, steady speed, making slight steering corrections whenever I felt the car getting too close to the line. Essentially, this test is designed to assess our steering control—sweeping the line indicates poor steering coordination. In real-world driving, sweeping the line on a curve could easily lead to car scratches or accidents. The test rules are strict, but once you get the hang of it, it's not that hard. Just stay calm.
