What are the dimensions for the reverse parking in Subject 2?
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Exam area dimensions: length 16M, width 6.83M; garage dimensions: length 5.25M, width 2.31M. Below is relevant information: Subject 2 teaching objectives: Master the basic essentials of driving operations and possess fundamental vehicle control capabilities; proficiently grasp basic methods for on-site and in-field road driving, acquire the ability to reasonably use vehicle control components and correctly control the spatial position of the vehicle, and accurately control the vehicle's driving position, speed, and route. Subject 2: Also known as the small road test, it is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment, referred to as the field driving skill test subject. The C1 car test items include five mandatory tests: reverse parking, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curves) (some regions also have a sixth item: high-speed card collection).
As someone who has taught many people to get their driver's license, I know very well that the standard dimensions for the reverse parking test in Subject 2 are a garage width of 2.3 meters and a length of 5.25 meters. This is a unified regulation for the national driving test, suitable for small cars. Small cars are typically about 1.8 to 2 meters wide, leaving some margin to avoid crossing the lines, and the length provides enough space for the car to reverse in. I've seen many students ignore the width during practice, focusing only on the reference points, which often leads to failure in the actual test. I recommend marking the dimensions with chalk or ropes on the practice field to familiarize yourself with the size, which can help you master steering and reference points more quickly—for example, knowing when to stop when the rearview mirror aligns with the pillar. Don’t stress. It’s similar in real driving—reasonable garage dimensions make parking safer and more reliable.
I just passed the Subject 2 test recently, and I remember the dimensions of the reverse parking clearly: the garage is 2.3 meters wide and 5.25 meters long. Practicing every day at the driving school, I wasn't used to these dimensions at first—the car is less than 2 meters wide, so the space felt quite ample. But during the test, if you don't control the speed well, it's easy to cross the line. You have to rely on the rearview mirrors and ground markings to judge the position. I advise you to simulate test scenarios more when practicing reverse parking, remember the dimensions along with the rhythm of your movements, and don't turn the steering wheel too quickly to avoid hitting the corners. In real life, parking spaces are about this size too, so mastering this will make driving much smoother after passing the test.
From the perspective of vehicle design, the standard garage width is 2.3 meters while the car width is about 1.8 meters, leaving a safe gap. The length of 5.25 meters ensures the entire car can be fully reversed without collision. This unified dimension in driving tests can assess the driver's accurate distance judgment and control ability, demonstrating high practicality. The fixed size originates from actual needs, ensuring fairness in exams under various conditions. Mastering it makes it easy to handle.
