Is there an examiner in the car during the Subject 2 driving test?
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There is no examiner in the car during the Subject 2 driving test. Below is additional information: Subject 2: The C1/C2 car test items include five mandatory tests—reverse parking, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving (some regions also include a sixth item: high-speed card collection). Passing criteria: The full score is 100 points, with evaluation standards set for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. Score confirmation: If the applicant fails the Subject 2 test on the first attempt, they can retake it once. If they do not retake the test or fail the retake, the test is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days.
During the Subject 2 driving test, the examiner generally sits in the car to supervise the entire process. I remember when I took my driving test, the examiner sat in the front passenger seat, watching me perform maneuvers like reverse parking and parallel parking the whole time. He held a tablet to record scores, remained silent but kept scanning with his eyes, which made me particularly nervous. In fact, his main role was to monitor whether I followed the rules, such as avoiding crossing lines or exceeding time limits, and to ensure safety—if I made a mistake, he could promptly warn me or apply the brakes to prevent accidents. Some test centers have advanced equipment like cameras and sensors to assist monitoring, but having an examiner in the car is more common because human judgment is more accurate, allowing them to assess whether my eye movements and posture were correct. Before the test, my instructor said this simulated real driving conditions, helping transition to Subject 3’s on-road test. It’s recommended that candidates practice driving under pressure to avoid letting it affect their performance. After the test, the examiner gives direct feedback on mistakes, so staying relaxed is crucial.
