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What are the 16 items in the A2 Subject 2 driving test?

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JaylaMarie
08/29/2025, 12:48:11 AM

Hill start, parallel parking, driving on uneven roads, passing continuous obstacles, crossing a single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turn, passing a narrow gate, stake test, U-turn on a narrow road, simulated highway driving, simulated emergency handling, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, simulated emergency handling, simulated tunnel driving, and driving in rainy and foggy weather. These are the items for the A2 driver's license Subject 2 test. Below are the detailed descriptions: Hill start: According to the voice prompt, drive the vehicle to the designated spot on the slope and stop. The right tire should not exceed 30 cm from the edge line and must not touch the edge line. The front of the vehicle should be within the yellow line. After 3 seconds, continue the test. Upon hearing the "ding-dong" prompt, the test is passed. Parallel parking: Drive the vehicle to the front of the parallel parking space. Follow the prompts to reverse the vehicle into the space, wait for five seconds, and proceed to the next step based on the voice prompt. Driving on uneven roads: Use a low gear to drive first, then follow the voice prompt to start the test and proceed to the next item. Passing continuous obstacles: Follow the voice prompt to drive the vehicle over the obstacles, then proceed to the next item based on the prompt. Crossing a single-plank bridge: Follow the voice prompt to take the bridge test. Once crossed, proceed to the next item. Curve driving: Follow the voice prompt to start the test, drive the vehicle through the curve, and then proceed to the next item. Right-angle turn: Follow the voice prompt, control the vehicle's direction well, and complete the test. Passing a narrow gate: Pass through a gate with limited width. Learn to judge the distance between the vehicle and the gate. After passing, proceed to the next step. Stake test: Drive the vehicle to the starting point of the stakes, then reverse into the designated area. After reversing, drive back to the origin and proceed to the next item. U-turn on a narrow road: Drive the vehicle to the right side of the road, then perform a U-turn. After completing the turn, proceed to the next step. Simulated highway driving: Follow the voice prompt to drive the vehicle to the middle of the road, then accelerate to 30 km/h. After navigating the curve, proceed to the next item. Simulated emergency handling: Follow the voice prompt to handle simulated emergency situations, then proceed to the next item. Continuous sharp turns on mountain roads: Follow the voice prompt to navigate continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, then proceed to the next item. Simulated tunnel driving: Follow the voice prompt to drive through a simulated tunnel, then proceed to the next item. Driving in rainy and foggy weather: Follow the voice prompt to drive under simulated rainy and foggy conditions, then proceed to the next item.

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LaNova
09/10/2025, 10:34:11 PM

Having passed the A2 driving test, I am thoroughly familiar with the 16 detailed items of the subject two exam: precise reversing into the garage without crossing lines, centering the vehicle during parallel parking, controlling the clutch to prevent stalling on slope starts, decisive steering for right-angle turns, flexible maneuvering through S-curves, aligning wheels with the bridge surface when crossing the single-plank bridge, navigating around mock obstacles without hitting poles, controlling speed when passing through speed-limited gates, turning on headlights in tunnel simulations, activating wipers and fog lights in rain and fog simulations, maintaining speed without lane changes in highway simulations, stable and quick braking for emergency stops, cautious steering for narrow-road U-turns, proper use of lights, clear rearview mirror adjustments, and comprehensive driving combining all practical items. Nervousness during the test is inevitable, but practicing frequently to familiarize yourself with key points is the key. I spend two hours at the training ground each time, with reversing into the garage being the most error-prone—slight carelessness can skew the car body. The instructor always emphasizes safety first, and these skills have saved my life on real roads.

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VanAnastasia
10/24/2025, 11:24:27 PM

Having taught A2 license students for ten years, I always emphasize the 16 core items of Subject 2: parking in reverse for docking precision, parallel parking to test spatial awareness, hill starts to prevent rollback, 90-degree turns, S-curve navigation, single-plank bridge for wheel balance, continuous obstacle avoidance, narrow gate passage, tunnel simulation with headlights, rain and fog simulation using wipers, highway simulation for steady steering, emergency stops for quick reactions, narrow road U-turns for skillful maneuvering, light switching between bright and dim, rearview mirror adjustment for visibility, and comprehensive road tests covering all procedures. In teaching, I have students start with the basics, such as mastering clutch control on hills—half-engagement is key. Common mistakes often involve timing and crossing lines. I recommend simulating the test three times daily, as developing habits is more important than merely passing. Safe driving takes root in these details.

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SanPreston
12/07/2025, 10:48:17 PM

As a long-term invigilator for the A2 license subject two test, I will check 16 items: centering the car when reversing into the garage, no offside in parallel parking, no rollback on slope starts, precise right-angle turns, no edge pressing in S-curves, no wheel deviation when crossing the single-plank bridge, balanced speed over continuous obstacles, steady passage through speed-limited gates, all lights on during tunnel driving, lights and wipers in rain and fog conditions, no lane changes during high-speed driving, timely braking for emergency stops, smooth U-turns on narrow roads, correct light switching, proper rearview mirror adjustment, and coherent comprehensive driving. Candidates' operations need to be smooth, with standards including distance and timeout. Most failures occur due to crossing lines or slow reactions. The test is designed to ensure safe operation of large vehicles in various environments, and those who pass at once demonstrate strong risk awareness.

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BradleyFitz
01/27/2026, 11:57:51 PM

As someone currently learning for an A2 license, I feel quite pressured by the 16 items in Subject 2: reversing into the garage always at a wrong angle, needing repeated adjustments for parallel parking, stalling easily on hill starts, nervous steering during right-angle turns, fearing hitting poles in S-curves, often missing the single-plank bridge, slowly navigating continuous obstacles, carefully passing through width-restricted gates, remembering to turn on lights in tunnel simulations, opening rain gear in fog simulations, stabilizing speed in highway simulations, slow reactions in emergency stops, struggling with narrow-road U-turns, unfamiliar with light usage, inaccurate rearview mirror adjustments, and the overall difficulty of comprehensive driving. During practice, my coach keeps a close eye on my clutch control on slopes, making me repeat mistakes ten times. The goal of the test is to ensure safe driving in bad weather or tunnels, making every hour of daily practice worthwhile.

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DelAva
04/23/2026, 04:44:57 AM

From a safety perspective, the 16 items in the A2 Subject 2 driving test include: precise parking in reverse to minimize scrapes, parallel parking to test blind spot control and prevent collisions, hill starts to prevent vehicle rollback and avoid accidents, sharp turns to enhance steering safety, S-curves to improve flexible hazard avoidance, single-plank bridge balancing to prevent loss of control, continuous obstacle navigation for quick reactions to avoid objects, width-restricted gates to safely pass by controlling vehicle width, tunnel simulation for managing light and preventing shadow collisions, rain and fog simulation to maintain visibility and reduce misjudgment, highway simulation for balanced speed and stable lane control, emergency stops to practice braking and reduce risks, narrow-road U-turns for flexible maneuvering and escape, proper use of lights for clear signaling, rearview mirror adjustment to expand the field of vision, and integrated driving to combine practical skills. As a driver, mastering these techniques reduces accident rates. During practice, focus on simulating real road conditions. Passing the test ensures your safety and that of others in complex driving environments.

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