What are the rules for the reversing into garage test in Subject 2?
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Subject 2 reversing into garage standards are as follows: 1. Failing to follow the prescribed route or sequence results in disqualification; 2. Vehicle body crossing the line results in disqualification; 3. Failing to complete the garage reversing results in disqualification; 4. Stopping midway results in disqualification; 5. Exceeding 4 minutes results in disqualification. [Subject 2] Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment, abbreviated as the field driving skills test subject. The C1/C2 car test items include five mandatory tests: reversing into garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and curve driving (commonly known as the S-curve). [Key points for the reversing into garage test] 1. Without reference objects (like bamboo poles), you can only observe the vehicle's position through the rearview mirrors. Therefore, during practice, it's essential to strengthen the use of rearview mirrors; 2. During the test, stopping is not allowed, which places higher demands on the use of the clutch. Regular practice must involve frequent use of the clutch to learn how to flexibly control the vehicle speed, achieving slow movement without stopping, maintaining a speed of around 5 km/h, and completing the entire reversing action slowly.
I just passed the Subject 2 reverse parking test, and the rule is basically requiring candidates to back the car from the starting point into a designated parking space without crossing lines, hitting poles, or going out of bounds. The whole process must be completed in one go, with no stalling or stopping for too long—about 30 seconds max. The examiner checks if your steering wheel control is accurate, speed is steady, and rearview mirror usage is proper. I remember practicing with the driving school car and failing several times because I turned the wheel too sharply, causing the tires to cross the line. Later, I learned to align with the center line in advance and take it slow without panicking. This test actually evaluates your spatial awareness and control during reversing. If you fail, you have to practice more—after all, parking is unavoidable in real-world driving, so the basics must be solid. Learning this made me pay more attention to daily parking details, like checking blind spots or making minor angle adjustments. In short, the rules may seem small, but they’re crucial for safety. Once you master them, it’s not that hard.
