What are the new regulations for Subject 2 effective October 1st?

[DiSawyer]

To simulate real road conditions, new items have been added to Subject 2, totaling four. The following is relevant information: the new items are: high-speed toll card collection, tunnel simulation driving, width-restricted gate, and narrow road U-turns. Purpose: To improve this environment, not only have traffic regulations been revised, but the driving test subjects have also been changed, mainly focusing on the popularization of some convenient and practical operations. These newly added items are not blindly increased without reason, but are simulated in places where traffic accidents are prone to occur, with the aim of ensuring future driving safety.

[StKinsley]

I recently accompanied my friend practicing for the Subject 2 driving test, and heard that the new regulations effective October 1st mainly increased the difficulty of test items. The reverse parking now must be completed within 210 seconds - exceeding the time limit means immediate failure. Parallel parking is also strictly timed at 90 seconds. Coming to a full stop during maneuvers has changed from point deduction to instant disqualification, especially on hill starts and curve driving sections. Our instructor said this reflects a "lenient entry, strict exit" approach that better simulates real-road conditions. But don't stress too much - just adapt to timed practice sessions in advance. After all, driving efficiency matters in real traffic anyway.

[MacRicardo]

Recently, there has been a lot of talk in the student group about the reform of Subject 2, with the most noticeable change being stricter evaluation criteria. Previously, stalling could be salvaged, but now, if the car body is more than 50 centimeters away from the side line during hill parking, it's an immediate fail, and touching the line is absolutely intolerable. For right-angle turns, the turn signal must be activated in advance, and forgetting to do so will result in point deductions. I think these adjustments are good because, in actual driving, changing lanes by crossing lines is particularly dangerous. Paying more attention to the rearview mirror and practicing reference points can help maintain composure during the test.

[Lorenzo]

The new regulations actually emphasize attention to details. For example, after reversing into a parking space, the handbrake must be applied - forgetting to release it when starting will deduct 10 points; when exiting a parallel parking space, turn signals must be used - missing this action results in immediate failure. These changes remind me of the panic when I first started driving. Now the stricter test requirements can actually help develop good habits. I recommend using phone timers for simulation practice to cultivate time awareness. Actually, as long as you don't cross lines or exceed time limits, the passing rate remains quite high.

[DiAbigail]

Comparing the old and new standards, I noticed two key changes: first, the judgment for stopping midway has become stricter—where a 2-second pause was previously allowed, now even an instant halt leads to failure; second, the addition of narrow-road U-turn sections is becoming increasingly common. Last week, during an open trial at the test site, I saw many people struggling with the newly marked simulated tunnel section. These adjustments all point to real-world driving scenarios, such as navigating narrow roads and tunnels. Practicing with cones in advance is highly effective—familiarizing yourself with the reference points can help you handle these situations.

[OEmmett]

Recently, while accompanying someone for their driving test, I noticed that the new regulations focus more on safety details. For example, the parking position on slopes now requires greater precision—being off by more than 50 cm front or back results in point deductions, and crossing the line means an automatic fail. The judgment for stopping midway during curve driving has also become more sensitive. These changes may seem troublesome, but they actually correspond to maintaining safe distances and keeping traffic flowing smoothly in daily driving. It's recommended to pay more attention to the 30 cm reference point from the edge line during practice—once you get used to it, the new standards won't be intimidating at all. Actual tests at the exam site show that as long as you stay calm, most people can adapt.