Is Stopping Not Allowed Throughout the Entire Subject 2 Test?
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Stopping is not allowed throughout the entire Subject 2 driving test. If you stop, you will fail the test. If you stop during a non-testing procedure, you will be deducted 5 points. If the vehicle stalls due to improper operation, you will be deducted 10 points. Criteria for determining stopping during the Subject 2 test: The test vehicle's wheels are equipped with sensors. Stopping, meaning the speed is 0, during a test procedure will be detected if the pause exceeds 2 seconds. The sensors will then relay this information to the computer, resulting in a failing grade. Reasons for stopping during the Subject 2 test: Unfamiliarity with the test area, nervousness affecting the candidate's control of the clutch and brake, or driving too slowly can all lead to stopping or stalling. Subject 2 test deduction standards: Not following the prescribed route sequence: 100-point deduction; not completely reversing into the parking space: 100-point deduction; vehicle body crossing the line: 100-point deduction; driving over the solid edge line: 100-point deduction; taking more than 30 seconds to start: 100-point deduction; not stopping within the parking space: 100-point deduction; rolling back more than 30 cm after stopping: 100-point deduction; rolling back less than 30 cm after stopping: 10-point deduction; front bumper not reaching the stop line after stopping: 10-point deduction; right front wheel more than 30 cm from the edge line when stopping: 10-point deduction; not using the turn signal: 10-point deduction.
As a driving instructor with over a decade of experience, I know full well that you're not prohibited from stopping throughout the entire Subject 2 test. There are specific points in the exam where stopping is particularly emphasized, such as the hill start test which requires stopping and then starting to assess control. However, stopping unnecessarily in other areas will result in point deductions or immediate failure. The key is understanding the purpose of each test item - for example, reverse parking requires continuous operation without unjustified stops, while stopping on the slope is a mandatory part. I've taught too many students who failed due to nervous stops at non-stopping points. I recommend familiarizing yourself with the test procedures during practice, getting comfortable through simulations, and ensuring you only stop at designated points during the actual exam. This approach will help you pass smoothly while minimizing risks.
I just passed Subject 2 not long ago, and it's still fresh in my memory. The test doesn't completely prohibit stopping—some items like the slope fixed-point parking require stopping for operation scoring. However, stopping during parallel parking or curve driving will result in point deductions. During my test, I stalled when preparing to start after stopping on the slope, almost failing, which reminded me never to stop at non-designated points. The most important thing is to maintain continuity and only stop at the positions required by the examiner. Through that experience, I learned to practice more along the test route and familiarize myself with each stopping point, making it safer and more efficient to get the driver's license.
