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.
