What are the test items for C2 Subject 2 in 2021?
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The C2 Subject 2 test consists of 4 items: reverse parking, parallel parking, curve driving, and right-angle turning. In some regions, there is also an additional item for highway toll card collection. Compared to the C1 manual transmission test, the C2 test does not include the hill start item. According to Article 25 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123), starting from June 1, 2021, the slope parking and start item is no longer assessed for C2 and C5 Subject 2 tests. Highway toll card collection: There are two forms: automatic card dispensing, where you press a green (or orange) button to get the card, and manual card dispensing, where you hand the card to the toll booth attendant and pay when exiting the highway. When the vehicle enters the toll lane and stops in front of the toll booth, an automatic camera captures an image of the vehicle and uploads it to the server. The toll attendant manually determines the vehicle type, inputs it via the keyboard, and the driver pays the fee before pressing the "confirm" button. The toll amount is displayed on both the toll display and the fee display, notifying both the attendant and the driver. Once the attendant confirms that the full toll (cash) has been paid, they press the "confirm" button. These are the steps for stopping to collect the toll card. Reverse parking is one of the more challenging items in the Subject 2 test, so many test centers place it as the first item in the Subject 2 exam. The requirement is to follow the designated route and sequence strictly. The vehicle must be reversed into the parking space without crossing lines, brushing lines, or stalling. The examinee should slow down the vehicle and observe the left and right rearview mirrors carefully before fully entering the parking space, accurately identifying the parking points and making decisive adjustments to the vehicle's position. Parallel parking focuses on aligning the front line of the parking space with the rear wheel, observing the rear corner of the parking space in the rearview mirror, and maintaining the distance between the wheels and the left dashed line. After parking, there is no need to straighten the wheels, but do not forget to use the turn signal when exiting the parking space. After the vehicle is parked, the body must not cross the lines, and the tires must not touch or press the lane boundary lines during the maneuver. Curve driving, commonly referred to as the S-curve, is a test item that many examinees with good driving instincts can complete "by feel," indicating that the S-curve is not particularly difficult. However, some examinees misjudge the line positions during the actual test, leading to immediate failure due to crossing the lines. The key to the S-curve is observing the position of the reference points on the front hood of the car relative to the boundary lines. The wheels must not press the road edge lines. Right-angle turning is actually less difficult and can be seen as a simplified version of the exit maneuver from the reverse parking item. The method for identifying the turning point is the same as for exiting the parking space, relying on the positional relationship between the horizontal line of the front hood and the front line (either aligning precisely or delaying slightly). Be careful not to let the wheels press the road edge lines. Generally, the required training hours for C1 Subject 2 are 16 hours, while for C2 Subject 2, they are 14 hours. Completing the required training hours is a basic requirement for taking the Subject 2 test. Training hours can only be increased, not reduced, and additional test items require corresponding additional training hours. Each training hour is 60 minutes, with effective teaching time not less than 45 minutes. If an examinee fails the Subject 2 test, they can retake it once. If they fail the retest, the current test session is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the test after 10 days. If the examinee fails five consecutive test attempts (including retests, totaling 10 attempts), all previously passed subject scores become invalid, and the examinee must start over from Subject 1 for learning and assessment.
When we were preparing for the C2 license Subject 2 test, we mainly practiced four items: reverse parking into a garage, parallel parking, curve driving, and right-angle turns. The hill start was previously included, but many regions canceled it in 2021 since automatic transmission cars don’t roll back anyway. Reverse parking into a garage was the most frustrating—you had to constantly check both side mirrors, and being off by just a few centimeters meant hitting the line. Parallel parking is practical though, as it’s useful for roadside parking later. Curve driving, also called the S-turn, involves slowly guiding the car along the curves—turning the wheel too quickly would be risky. Right-angle turns are simpler; just remember to signal in advance. We had to practice these items dozens of times during training, memorizing the reference points to stay calm during the test.
During my Subject 2 driving test, I focused on these four items: reverse parking (garage maneuver), parallel parking, S-curve, and right-angle turns. Many people fail at reverse parking—they either turn the steering wheel too early or too late. The instructor always says the key to reverse parking lies in observing the rearview mirrors; keeping a finger-width distance between the car body and the garage corner is safest. For parallel parking, you need to watch for the moment the garage corner disappears in the right rearview mirror and turn the steering wheel decisively. For the S-curve, keep your foot steady and rely on instinct to keep the car body close to the line. Right-angle turns are the easiest—just stay close to the edge and slow down in advance. Every line on the test track was worn shiny, and after enough practice, I could almost close my eyes and still know exactly when to turn the wheel.
The four main items in the C2 license Subject 2 test: Reversing into a garage tests spatial awareness, parallel parking assesses adaptability, the S-curve practices steering feel, and right-angle turns evaluate anticipation. Reversing into a garage is the hardest—you must constantly adjust the steering if the car is misaligned. For parallel parking, memorizing a few key points is half the battle. On the S-curve, don’t focus on the hood; looking at the road ahead keeps you steadier. Right-angle turns often make people forget the turn signal. During the test, ignore the examiner’s expression and stick to your own pace. Automatic transmissions are less hassle than manuals, so focus on controlling the car’s position.
