What are the scoring criteria for Subject 2?

[JesseLynn]

Failure to fasten seat belt: deduct 100 points. Failure to close car door properly: deduct 100 points. Failure to use turn signal when starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking, or using turn signal for less than 3 seconds: deduct 10 points (Using turn signal for less than 3 seconds is a common reason for point deduction among trainees.) Stalling once: deduct 10 points. Additional information: Most bamboo poles originally placed in mid-air on the new course have been removed. Single garage reversing is adopted. After the implementation of the new regulations, stake test and field test have been merged. The stake test for small cars has been changed to reversing into a garage, and the movement between two stakes has been canceled. During reversing into a garage, trainees are not allowed to stop midway in the test. Once stopped, the test is considered failed.

[VanAubrey]

I remember when I was taking the Subject 2 driving test, the instructor repeatedly emphasized the details. The scoring criteria mainly included: Reversing into the garage - if the car body or wheels crossed the line, it would directly deduct 100 points and result in failure; incorrect positioning would deduct 10 points. Parallel parking - if the car body crossed or touched the line after parking, it would deduct 100 points; exceeding 2 minutes would also deduct points. Hill start - the distance between the front of the car and the designated line should not exceed 30 cm, otherwise 10 points would be deducted; rolling back more than 30 cm during start would also deduct 10 points. Right-angle turns must be taken at reduced speed; hitting the curb would deduct 100 points. Seat belts must be worn throughout the test; not wearing one would deduct 100 points. The total score was 100, and passing required at least 80 points. I failed my first attempt on the hill start section because I was too nervous and the car rolled back. I passed after more practice—the key is to develop precise control habits and maintain a calm mindset.

[StDominic]

As someone who has taught many students, I believe the scoring for Subject 2 places great emphasis on operational standards and safety. For example, during reverse parking, if any part of the vehicle crosses the line or exits the parking space, it results in an immediate failure, while a significant positional deviation deducts 10 points. In parallel parking, if the rear wheel crosses the line, it deducts 100 points, and incorrect tire alignment also leads to deductions. On the slope start, a positional error exceeding 30 cm deducts 10 points, and rolling back more than 30 cm during the start incurs the same penalty. During right-angle turns, hitting the pole due to excessive speed or exceeding the turning radius results in deductions. Not wearing a seatbelt is a critical error, leading to an immediate failure. The entire process must be completed within the allotted time, with deductions for exceeding it. I often advise students to simulate exam conditions during practice, familiarize themselves with the test layout and reference points, develop spatial awareness and speed control, and avoid basic mistakes.

[Bentley]

My friend just passed the second driving test and shared that the grading was very strict. Key items: Failing immediately if the car crosses the line during reverse parking; Deducting 100 points for misaligned parallel parking; Losing 10 points for incorrect positioning on slope parking, and also deducting points for rolling back during start-up; Failing directly if hitting obstacles during right-angle turns. Seat belts must be worn from start to finish, forgetting to buckle up results in a full 100-point deduction. He passed on the first try by operating slowly, focusing on accurate judgment of reference points and not letting nervousness affect performance.

[Ora]

Thinking back to my year taking the driving test (Subject 2), the standards emphasized meticulous operation and safety. Touching the line during reverse parking meant an instant fail; exiting the boundary during parallel parking cost 100 points; large positioning errors on the slope deducted 10 points, and severe rolling back also incurred penalties; hitting the curb during a right-angle turn resulted in full point deduction. Wearing the seatbelt throughout was a strict requirement—one mistake meant immediate disqualification. A total score of 80 was needed to pass, with line-touching errors being common issues. I almost failed but managed by slowing down and being cautious. I recommend beginners practice more in real conditions.