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What are the 16 detailed items in the A1 Subject 2 driving test?

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McAvery
09/05/25 3:01am

According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses", the A1 Subject 2 test includes 16 items: reversing into a garage, starting on a slope and stopping at a designated point, parallel parking, mountain road simulation, right-angle turns, rain and fog weather simulation, narrow gate, undulating road, single-plank bridge, narrow road U-turn, driving over bumps, curve driving, highway simulation test, highway emergency accident handling, highway tire blowout, and tunnel simulation driving. The specific details are as follows: Slope parking and starting: After hearing the voice prompt "Slope parking and starting", drive the vehicle to the designated spot on the slope and stop. After stopping, the distance between the right front and rear wheels of the vehicle and the road edge line (white line) must not exceed 30 centimeters, and the vehicle must not press against the road edge line (white line). The front of the vehicle must be within the yellow line on the road. After 3 seconds, you can start and continue the test until the computer voice prompt "ding-dong" indicates that the test item is completed and passed. Key points and skills: rolling back after starting and stalling during starting are the most common issues in this item, mainly due to the driver's lack of proficiency in coordinating the clutch, parking brake, and accelerator pedal. Parallel parking: Drive the vehicle to the front of the parallel parking space. After hearing the voice prompt "Parallel parking", start the parallel parking test. Reverse the vehicle into the parking space and stop. Stay for about 5 seconds until the voice prompt "ding-dong" indicates you can proceed to the next test item. Key points and skills: stalling during forward or reverse movement and pressing against the line are the most common issues in this item. Undulating road driving: Drive the vehicle in a low gear. After hearing the voice prompt "ding-dong, undulating road driving", enter the undulating road test item. The voice prompt "ding-dong" indicates the end of the item, and you can proceed to the next one. Key points and skills: This tests the driver's ability to coordinate the use of the brake, clutch, and gear to ensure smooth deceleration and acceleration of the vehicle. Passing continuous obstacles: After hearing the voice prompt "ding-dong, passing continuous obstacles", start the continuous obstacle test. The voice prompt "ding-dong" indicates the end of the item, and you can proceed to the next one. Key points and skills: This develops the ability to judge the vehicle's wheel trajectory and the difference between inner and outer wheels, as well as mastering the correct application of steering and distance judgment by sight. Passing a single-plank bridge: After hearing the voice prompt "ding-dong, passing a single-plank bridge", start the single-plank bridge test. The voice prompt "ding-dong" indicates the end of the item, and you can proceed to the next one. Key points and skills: Master the skills of correctly applying steering, accurately judging the straight-line trajectory of the wheels, and controlling the vehicle to run parallel.

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MacRose
09/17/25 3:40am

As a novice who just passed the A1 subject two test, I want to share 16 detailed experiences. The first is starting off, where you need to check the rearview mirrors, gently release the clutch and throttle to avoid stalling; the second is driving straight, keeping the steering wheel steady and paying attention to the road ahead; the third is changing lanes, signaling in advance and turning the wheel slowly; the fourth is pulling over, stopping within 30 cm of the roadside and pulling the handbrake after stopping; the fifth is passing through intersections, slowing down to observe traffic signals and pedestrians; the sixth is school zones, driving below 20 km/h and being highly alert for children; the seventh is bus stops, passing through slowly and watching for buses entering and exiting; the eighth is meeting oncoming cars, slowing down and moving to the right on narrow roads; the ninth is overtaking, signaling left and speeding up to pass safely; the tenth is making a U-turn, choosing a wide section of road and turning the wheel fully to complete it in one go; the eleventh is reversing into a parking space, controlling speed and angle through the rearview mirrors without touching the lines; the twelfth is parallel parking, aligning with the side lines and stopping at the designated point; the thirteenth is starting on a slope, slightly releasing the clutch and giving a little throttle to prevent rolling back; the fourteenth is the 100-meter gear shift, accelerating and shifting up through the gears, then decelerating and shifting down, practicing the rhythm; the fifteenth is the single-plank bridge, accurately placing the right wheel on the bridge and maintaining balance; the sixteenth is the continuous obstacles, commonly known as the 'iron biscuit road,' following an S-shaped path without running over them. It is recommended to practice more simulations, stay calm to avoid mistakes, and you can pass in one go.

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SabrinaAnn
10/31/25 4:09am

From my years of driving instruction experience, the 16 items in Subject A1 Part 2 are fundamental practical skills. Starting smoothly relies on clutch and throttle coordination; maintaining straight driving requires looking far ahead; changing lanes necessitates signaling first and checking blind spots; parallel parking must be precise within 30cm; approaching intersections requires slowing down and observing signals; school zones mandate reduced speed and no honking; bus stops require attention to parked vehicles; meeting oncoming traffic involves slowing down and yielding; overtaking requires checking mirrors for safety; U-turns should be done in open areas in one attempt; reversing into parking spaces is guided by mirrors; parallel parking aligns with lines accurately; hill starts prevent rolling back; 100-meter gear changes should be smooth; single-plank bridges require steady wheel alignment; continuous obstacles demand controlled speed over bumps. Each item must be practiced thoroughly to avoid common mistakes like stalling, crossing lines, or speeding. Safety first, focus on operations, and practice more on simulators.

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KyleRose
12/14/25 4:17am

As a veteran bus driver with decades of experience, recalling the 16 items in the A1 subject two exam is quite memorable. Don't rush when starting to prevent stalling, keep the steering wheel steady when driving straight, signal and check left and right when changing lanes, pull over close to the roadside when parking, slow down and watch the traffic lights when crossing intersections, go extra slow in school zones, watch for pedestrians at bus stops, yield to oncoming traffic when meeting, ensure there are no cars ahead when overtaking, make wide turns when making U-turns, use the rearview mirror to position accurately when reversing into a parking space, align with the markings when parallel parking, prevent rolling when stopping and starting on a slope, practice quick shifting in the 100-meter gear change, keep the wheels steady when driving on the single-plank bridge, and navigate the continuous obstacles in an S-shape without running over the markers. The key is to familiarize yourself with the vehicle's habits, stay calm and prioritize safety, and frequently check the rearview mirror during the exam.

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