What are the penalty points for each item in Subject 2 of the driving test?
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Here is a detailed introduction to the penalty points for each item in Subject 2: 1. Reverse parking: Not following the prescribed route, deduct 100 points; stopping midway, deduct 5 points for each stop; pressing the solid line during reversing, deduct 100 points; the time limit for reverse parking is 210 seconds, exceeding 210 seconds without completion also deducts 100 points; after entering the parking space, if the vehicle body crosses the line, deduct 100 points; failing to complete the reverse parking also deducts 100 points; front wheels not passing the control line also deduct 100 points. 2. Parallel parking: Must be completed within 90 seconds (timing starts from engaging reverse gear), exceeding the time deducts 100 points; do not stop during the test, deduct 5 points for each stop; do not press the solid line during the test, pressing the solid line directly deducts 100 points; after entering the parking space, the vehicle body must not cross the line, crossing the line deducts 100 points; before exiting the parking space, forgetting to turn on the turn signal or the turn signal not lasting for at least 3 seconds deducts 10 points; when exiting, do not press the left solid line or the right corner of the parking space, otherwise deduct 100 points.
I've been a driving instructor for over 20 years, guiding students through the Subject 2 test. The most dreaded part is parallel parking—if the car body crosses the line or the rear wheels touch the line, it's an instant fail. On the slope, parking more than 50 cm from the designated spot or not stopping within the yellow line area costs 10 points. For perpendicular parking, forgetting the turn signal when exiting or scraping the line while entering also deducts points. Don’t underestimate the S-curve—stopping midway means an instant fail. Hitting the curb during a 90-degree turn costs 10 points. I advise students to practice hill starts repeatedly before the test—stalling once deducts 10 points, and rolling back over 30 cm means disqualification. Remember, sticking your head out the window during the test will also cost you points!
As a DMV examiner, I've seen too many people lose points for overlooking details. During reverse parking, failing to adjust the crooked car body after two moves in and out results in a 10-point deduction. Exceeding the 30-second time limit on hill starts leads to an immediate 100-point deduction. In parallel parking, running over the dashed line with the rear wheel costs 10 points. Don't steer too early in right-angle turns - the infrared will detect if wheels touch the inner corner line. Even small things like forgetting to fasten seat belts before starting deduct 100 points! I recommend bringing a cushion to adjust seat height - shorter drivers can't see hood reference points and easily cross lines.
