What are the evaluation criteria for failing to reverse into the garage in Subject 2?
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The vehicle body touching the infrared line is considered as failing to reverse into the garage and will result in a failing grade. Below are the relevant details: Deduction items: Not following the prescribed route sequence, deduct 100 points; Not completely reversing into the garage, deduct 100 points; Vehicle body crossing the line, deduct 100 points; Stopping midway, deduct 100 points. Subject 2: Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and is the abbreviation for the field driving skills test. The C1 test items include reversing into the garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves (commonly known as S-curves) as five mandatory test items (some regions also include a sixth item, high-speed card collection). The C2 test items include reversing into the garage, parallel parking, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves (commonly known as S-curves) as four mandatory test items.
During my last attempt at Subject 2 of the driving test, I was particularly nervous about the reverse parking section. The evaluation criteria were very clear: First, ensure the entire vehicle body is completely within the parking space without any part touching the boundary lines or extending beyond the parking frame—for example, if the rear wheels touch the line or the rear of the car goes out of bounds, it’s considered a failure. Stopping for more than two seconds during the maneuver also results in a penalty, which I almost did during the test. Additionally, the operation must be smooth; deviating from the prescribed route, hitting poles, or stalling the engine are not allowed. The parking must also be straight; if the car is tilted, adjustments are required. My instructor emphasized that speed is crucial—being too hasty leads to mistakes. He advised practicing more to ensure accurate reference points. At the time, I struggled with clutch control, which caused me to repeatedly steer incorrectly. With more practice and a calmer mindset, the success rate improves. Simulating test scenarios at the driving school is very helpful, especially memorizing reference points and coordinating the clutch and throttle.
