Is There a Time Limit for Subject 2?
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There is no overall time limit for Subject 2, but certain individual tasks have specified completion times. Below are the relevant details for Subject 2: 1. Introduction: (1) Exceeding 210 seconds for reverse parking into a garage results in failure. (2) Exceeding 90 seconds for parallel parking results in failure. (3) Taking your eyes off the direction of travel for more than 2 seconds during driving results in failure. (4) Failing to start within 10 seconds when there are no other vehicles or pedestrians affecting passage ahead results in failure. 2. Test Items: The test items for small vehicles (C1/C2) include reverse parking into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving on a curve (commonly known as an S-curve).
When teaching driving, I often remind students that the Subject 2 test does have clear time limits, which are not arbitrarily set. Each task, such as reverse parking, has specified time requirements—for instance, the operation must be completed within 30 seconds. Exceeding the time limit will result in an automatic failure or point deduction by the system. This time pressure primarily tests basic control skills to ensure quick reactions on the road and avoid traffic congestion. During practice, I have students use a phone timer to simulate the test environment, fostering time management habits. Many fail their first attempt due to nervousness slowing their actions, so I recommend running through the course multiple times to familiarize themselves with the rhythm of each task. Safe driving is the core objective, and time limits help candidates develop efficient operational procedures.
