What are the items in the road test?

[LaEmerson]

Below is a detailed introduction to the 16 items in the Subject 2 road test: 1. Preparation before starting: After hearing the voice prompt 'Preparation before starting the test,' walk around the vehicle once and then fasten the seatbelt. 2. Night driving: After hearing the voice prompt 'Now simulating night driving, approaching an intersection (switch to low beam), entering an unlit road section (switch to high beam), road lighting is good (switch to low beam), approaching an intersection without traffic signals (sound the horn), temporary parking on the roadside (turn on hazard lights).' 3. Starting: After hearing the voice prompt 'Start moving (turn on left turn signal for more than 3 seconds, sound the horn and start),' start the vehicle and drive for 10 meters. 4. Straight-line driving: After hearing the voice prompt 'Straight-line driving test begins,' adjust the vehicle within the lane without crossing the lane markings, and drive straight for 100 meters. 5. Lane change: After hearing the voice prompt 'Lane change test begins,' turn on the left turn signal (for more than 3 seconds), change lanes, and drive for 100 meters. 6. Overtaking: After hearing the voice prompt 'Overtaking test begins,' turn on the left turn signal (for more than 3 seconds), adjust to the overtaking lane, drive for more than 20 meters, then return to the original lane, covering a total distance of 200 meters. 7. Meeting vehicles: After hearing the voice prompt 'Meeting vehicles test begins,' keep the left side of the vehicle at least 30 cm from the double yellow line, maintain a speed below 30 km/h, and cover a distance of 70 meters. 8. Gear shifting: After hearing the voice prompt 'Gear shifting test begins,' shift up from 2nd gear to 4th gear, then down from 4th gear to 2nd gear, fully release the clutch after each shift, and maintain straight-line driving. Speed limits: 1st gear up to 20 km/h, 2nd gear up to 27 km/h, 3rd gear up to 37 km/h, 4th gear up to 47 km/h, 5th gear minimum 30 km/h, covering a distance of 250 meters. 9. Straight through an intersection: After hearing the voice prompt 'Straight through an intersection test begins,' maintain a speed below 30 km/h, drive straight through the intersection without crossing lane markings. 10. Left turn at an intersection: After hearing the voice prompt 'Left turn at an intersection test begins,' enter the left turn lane, turn on the left turn signal (for more than 3 seconds), maintain a speed below 30 km/h, and turn left through the intersection without crossing lane markings. 11. Right turn at an intersection: After hearing the voice prompt 'Right turn at an intersection test begins,' enter the right turn lane, turn on the right turn signal (for more than 3 seconds), maintain a speed below 30 km/h, and turn right through the intersection without crossing lane markings. 12. Passing a crosswalk: After hearing the voice prompt 'Passing a crosswalk test begins,' maintain a speed below 30 km/h, drive straight through without crossing lane markings. 13. Passing a bus stop: After hearing the voice prompt 'Passing a bus stop test begins,' maintain a speed below 30 km/h, drive straight for 50 meters without crossing lane markings. 14. Passing a school: After hearing the voice prompt 'Passing a school test begins,' maintain a speed below 30 km/h, drive straight for 50 meters without crossing lane markings. 15. U-turn: After hearing the voice prompt 'U-turn test begins,' turn on the left turn signal (for more than 3 seconds) in the overtaking lane and begin the U-turn. 16. Pulling over: After hearing the voice prompt 'Pulling over test begins,' turn on the right turn signal (for more than 3 seconds), pull over, keeping the right side of the vehicle within 30 cm of the curb. More than 30 cm will result in a 10-point deduction. Cover a distance of 100 meters. Continuous driving in 1st gear must not exceed 100 meters, and driving over lane markings must not exceed 60 meters.

[SanAbigail]

Recently, while helping out at the driving school, I often get asked what items are included in the small road test. I tell them that the main Subject 2 test consists of five key items. First is reverse parking, where the examiner checks if you can smoothly back the car into the designated spot—this tests your sense of direction and coordination. Parallel parking is also crucial, requiring precise control of speed and distance to simulate roadside parking. The hill start is what I find the most challenging part; it demands stopping steadily on a slope and then starting again, with a slight lapse easily leading to stalling. The right-angle turn checks whether your wheels cross the line while turning, and the curve driving (also known as the S-curve) evaluates your maneuverability in narrow lanes. Remember, more practice reduces nervousness because these are all essential skills for daily driving. Mastering them means you won’t be flustered when you hit the road later. I recommend beginners simulate real scenarios more often instead of just focusing on theory, as failing once can really affect confidence. I’ve seen many people pass only after repeated practice—the key is to practice more and stay steady.