Is the passing score for Subject 2 90 or 80?
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Subject 2 has a full score of 100 points, with deduction standards of 20 points, 10 points, and 5 points leading to failure. The following regulations determine passing: ① For applicants of large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, and large trucks, a score of 90 is required; ② For other vehicle types, a score of 80 is sufficient. The test items for small vehicles C1 and C2 include reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope (canceled for C2), right-angle turns, and driving through curves (commonly known as S-turns), which are the five mandatory test items (some regions include a sixth item, high-speed card collection). The test items for large vehicles A1, A2, A3, B1, and B2 include stake test, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, crossing a single-plank bridge, driving through curves, right-angle turns, passing through a limited-width gate, navigating continuous obstacles, driving on undulating roads, making U-turns on narrow roads, as well as simulated scenarios like highways, continuous sharp mountain curves, tunnels, rainy (foggy) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling. Candidates who fail the Subject 2 test on the first attempt are allowed one retake. If the retake is not attended or is failed, the test is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skill test permit, the number of scheduling attempts for Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skill tests must not exceed five. If the fifth attempt is still unsuccessful, the scores of other previously passed subjects will be invalidated.
When I was learning to drive, I was extremely nervous during the Subject 2 test. The passing score was 90 out of 100, which I confirmed multiple times. The test items included reversing into a parking space, starting and stopping on a slope, parallel parking, etc. Each mistake was heavily penalized: crossing the line deducted 10 points, stalling the engine deducted 10 points, and exceeding the time limit or misalignment could cost several points at once. Many of my friends failed because they stalled once on the slope (10 points deducted) and made another mistake while reversing, resulting in an immediate fail. The key to practice is to stay calm—the instructor always said, 'Don’t panic, take it step by step,' especially by controlling the speed and avoiding going too fast. The 90-point threshold isn’t low, but the upside is that it filters out those who truly know how to drive, making new drivers less likely to cause accidents on the road. Remember to practice mock tests frequently and familiarize yourself with the test course markers—this can significantly reduce mistakes.
