What are the photo requirements for the Subject 2 driving test?
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Subject 2 driving test photo requirements state that the eyes must be looking directly at the camera to ensure clear facial recognition. Below are specific details about the Subject 2 test: 1. Reverse Parking: Compared to the traditional electronic pole test, this removes the "shuttle parking" skill. It assesses the driver's ability to enter a vertical parking space from both left and right sides while moving horizontally. 2. Parallel Parking: This is identical to the parallel parking in the old "9-select-3" test. The vehicle must approach a parking space parallel to the direction of travel, then reverse into the space to the right rear without any pauses. 3. Hill Start: This is the same as the hill start in the old "9-select-3" test. The examinee must drive to the hill start test point, with the front wheels stopping exactly on the line. After passing this, the hill start is assessed, with no rollback allowed. Any mistake leads to point deductions or failure. 4. 90-degree Turn: Same as in the old "9-select-3" test, but no stopping is allowed during the turn. 5. S-curve Driving: This involves navigating a lane with two turns greater than 40 degrees in one go, without stopping, crossing lines, or going out of bounds.
I remember taking the subject two test last year, and the photo requirements were quite detailed—it wasn’t just about snapping a casual picture. The test center required us to wear neat clothing, preferably dark or neutral-colored tops, avoiding bright or flashy patterns to prevent identification issues. The face had to be fully visible, with no hats or headwear allowed, and hair had to be pulled back to avoid covering the forehead or ears. Glasses couldn’t have reflections, and they suggested testing the lighting with a phone selfie beforehand—if it didn’t work, switching to contact lenses was advised. At the test entrance, we were asked to sit straight and face forward for the photo, with the camera checking for high-definition and proper focus. If the image was blurry or didn’t match the ID, the system would block entry to prevent cheating and ensure fairness. A friend of mine had issues with glare on his glasses, requiring three retakes and nearly missing his test slot. Later, he learned to arrive half an hour early to adjust his setup. The photos were also archived as part of the driving record, so slacking off could delay the test. Preparing these details in advance cuts the stress of subject two by half.
