Is Passing Subject Two Just About Not Crossing the Line?
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Subject Two is not just about not crossing the line to pass. Failing to follow the prescribed route or sequence in Subject Two results in disqualification; the vehicle body crossing the line, failing to reverse into the space, or stopping midway also leads to disqualification; taking more than 4 minutes to complete the reverse parking is another disqualifying factor. Subject Two, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment, specifically the field driving skills test. For the C1 license, the test includes five mandatory items: reverse parking, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving. The C2 license test includes four mandatory items: reverse parking, parallel parking, right-angle turns, and curve driving. Evaluation criteria: If you fail Subject Two on the first attempt, you are allowed one retake. If you do not take the retake or fail it again, the test ends, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skills test permit, the number of rescheduled tests for Subject Two and Subject Three (road driving skills) cannot exceed five. If you fail the fifth rescheduled test, all previously passed subjects will be invalidated.
After reflecting on my Subject 2 driving test, I realized that not crossing lines is a basic requirement, but far from enough to pass. The test also includes items like reverse parking and parallel parking, each with its own scoring points. For example, crossing a line directly deducts 100 points, resulting in an automatic fail. However, even if you don't cross lines, other mistakes like stopping for more than two seconds during the test (deducting 10 points each time), incorrect positioning in hill-start parking (deducting 10 points), or stalling the engine during start-up (deducting 10 points) can add up. If the total deductions exceed 20 points, you fail. So, focusing solely on not crossing lines might make you overlook other details. During practice, it's essential to pay attention to every aspect, as timing and precision also impact safety. In my test, I lost many points due to frequent stops during the process and almost failed. Fortunately, after several practice sessions, I passed. I recommend that beginners simulate the test environment more often and not just practice avoiding line crossings—overall smoothness and attentiveness are the keys to success.
As an experienced driving test taker, I know that Subject 2 assesses multiple skills, and not crossing the line is just one element. Crossing the line results in immediate failure, but when you don't cross it, the test also checks whether the fixed-point parking is accurate and whether the reversing time exceeds the limit. For example, in the slope fixed-point project, if the front of the car is not in the correct position, 10 points are deducted, and if other minor mistakes accumulate to over 20 points, you fail. Some people are too obsessed with not crossing the line, resulting in exceeding the time limit and also losing points. During practice, it's essential to simulate the actual test and time your operations throughout. I've seen many trainees focus solely on the line edges while neglecting other aspects, leading to low scores. The purpose of the test is to cultivate safe habits; merely avoiding line-crossing is far from sufficient—you need to ensure all actions are precise and coherent.
From my daily driving experience, the Subject 2 test is far more than just not crossing the lines. The test includes tasks like reverse parking and parallel parking, where crossing lines means an immediate fail, but even without crossing lines, you can still lose points for other issues. For example, stalling during start-up or parking deducts 10 points, and going out of bounds during parallel parking also results in point deductions. You must keep total deductions under 20 points to pass. During practice, don’t just focus on staying within the lines—control your speed while reversing and observe fixed points. Chat with the instructors in your neighborhood; they all say these small details determine success or failure. Safe driving starts with the little things, and not crossing lines is just the beginning.
