What are the five test items in Subject 2?
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For small vehicles (C1, C2), the test items include: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope (canceled for C2), right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-turns). These are the five mandatory test items (some regions may have a sixth item, highway card collection). For large vehicles (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2), the test items include: stake test, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, driving over a single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turns, passing through a narrow gate, navigating continuous obstacles, driving on bumpy roads, making a U-turn on a narrow road, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnels, rain (fog) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling. The full score for Subject 2 is 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. The test is considered passed if the following conditions are met: ① For applicants of large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required; ② For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is required. Applicants are allowed one retake if they fail the Subject 2 test. If they do not take the retake or fail the retake, the test is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skill test permit, the number of test appointments for Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skills tests must not exceed five. If the fifth test appointment is still unsuccessful, the results of other subjects that have been passed will be invalidated.
When I was learning to drive, Subject 2 really gave me a hard time! Each of the five test items had its own pitfalls: reversing into the parking space required precise alignment between two lines with slow adjustments, parallel parking was nerve-wracking due to the risk of crossing boundary lines; hill start demanded stopping exactly on the mark without rolling back; right-angle turns needed perfectly timed steering wheel maneuvers; and finally, the S-curve required serpentine navigation like a swimming dragon. I struggled most with hill starts—during practice, my engine stalled eight out of ten times, making my coach stomp his feet in frustration. My advice for beginners: focus on reversing and hill starts during practice, and remember to control your breathing and stay calm during the test.
As an experienced driver who often accompanies test-takers, I'm well-versed in the five major items of Subject 2: Reversing into a garage is fundamental, requiring no crossing of lines in any direction; followed by parallel parking, where timing is judged by checking the rearview mirrors. Starting on a slope involves coordinating the handbrake and throttle; right-angle turns test steering wheel speed control; finally, curve driving requires anticipating the path. I recommend bringing water to ease tension, especially during rainy tests when mistakes are more likely on slippery roads. Regular practice to develop a feel for the car is key.
