What are the reasons for failing Subject 2 of the driving test?

[LaAlina]

Reasons for failing Subject 2 include: 1. Failing to park properly in reverse parking or touching the boundary lines while entering; 2. Poor control of the clutch pedal, leading to excessive speed; 3. Inaccurate stopping at the designated point on the slope during hill start; 4. Stalling the engine due to operational errors during start-up; 5. Unfamiliarity with the test site and nervousness. Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and refers to the field driving skills test. The test items for cars C1 and C2 include five mandatory items: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start, right-angle turn, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curve). Some regions also include a sixth item: high-speed card collection.

[LaJohnny]

I deeply understand the reasons for failing Subject 2 during my driving practice. It mainly comes down to psychological tension—the pressure on the test site makes my hands shake and feet unsteady, especially during maneuvers like reverse parking. A little nervousness can easily cause oversteering, leading to crossing the line and failing. Additionally, insufficient technical practice, such as improper coordination between the accelerator and clutch, stalling during hill starts, or misjudging the car's position during parallel parking, are common issues. Familiarity with the test site is another problem; some people don’t scout the location beforehand, making them slow to react due to unfamiliarity with the route during the exam. I recommend simulating test scenarios more often in daily practice, taking deep breaths to relax, and not taking the test too seriously. Also, lack of sleep and poor condition can easily lead to mistakes. Remember, every failure is an accumulation of experience, helping you avoid the same mistakes next time.

[ParkerLee]

I think most failures in Subject 2 are due to operational mistakes. During the test, poor steering wheel control—either turning too sharply or too slowly—often leads to crossing the line or the rear of the car going out of bounds during reverse parking. Improper clutch coordination, especially during sharp turns, frequently causes the engine to stall, which is very common. The parallel parking segment is a major failure hotspot; misalignment with the markers results in immediate point deductions. Bad weather, like rain, is also troublesome as it blurs the rearview mirrors and leads to misjudgments. Insufficient practice time naturally results in unpolished maneuvers and failure. It took me several extra practice sessions to pass—the key is to repeatedly drill the difficult sections and find a good training ground to simulate test conditions. Once you get familiar with the rhythm, your operations become steady.

[LailaLee]

Failing the driving test (Subject 2) is often due to psychological factors, with nervousness causing missteps during the exam. Common operational mistakes include turning the steering wheel too sharply and crossing lines, or having the rear of the car go over the line during parallel parking. Unfamiliarity with the test route also plays a big role, as being unfamiliar with the course slows down actions. Poor weather conditions, like rain impairing visibility, can lead to mistakes. Stalling the car due to poor clutch control during hill starts is another issue. Insufficient preparation during training, such as skipping mock exams, also contributes. I believe adjusting your mindset before the test, taking deep breaths, and not overthinking the rules can help. Regular practice with actual vehicles to get familiar with the test site can reduce errors. Failing is normal; you can always retake the test.