What are the test items for Subject 2?
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The test items for small car C1/C2 licenses include five mandatory items: reverse parking into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-turns). Some regions may include a sixth item: highway toll card collection. According to Article 25 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123), effective June 1, 2021, the stopping and starting on a slope item was removed for C2 and C5 license tests. For large vehicle A/B licenses, Subject 2 includes 16 items: reverse parking into a garage, passing continuous obstacles, curve driving, highway simulation test, limited-width gate, bumpy road, single-plank bridge, narrow road U-turn, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, highway emergency handling, mountain road simulation, right-angle turns, rain and fog weather simulation, highway tire blowout, and tunnel simulation driving. For small cars, a score of 90 is required to pass. The Subject 2 driving test is scored out of 100, with criteria for failing, deducting 20 points, 10 points, or 5 points. To pass, applicants for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, and large trucks must score at least 90, while other license types require at least 80. Article 44 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" states that each test can be taken once, with one retake allowed if failed. If the retake is not taken or is failed, the test process ends, and the applicant must reschedule. Within the validity period of the learner's permit, the number of attempts for Subject 2 and Subject 3 practical tests must not exceed five. Failing the fifth attempt invalidates any previously passed subjects. According to Article 19 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law": driving a motor vehicle requires a legally obtained driving license. Applicants must meet the conditions set by the public security department and pass the test to receive the appropriate license. Drivers must operate vehicles within the license's permitted categories and carry the license while driving. It is illegal to drive without a license or to drive a vehicle type not covered by the license. As clarified by the Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council, driving a vehicle type not covered by the license is considered unlicensed driving. Penalties may be lighter but still fall under Article 99 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law": driving without a valid license, or during suspension or revocation, may result in fines and up to 15 days of detention.
I just finished practicing the second part of the driving test, which includes quite a few items: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves. Reversing into a parking space requires a good sense of space—you can’t miss the reference points or lines. Parallel parking is all about timing; being even slightly off position will cost you points. The most dreaded part is starting on a slope—stalling is common, so mastering clutch control is a must. For turning at a right angle, speed is key; going too fast can easily lead to crossing the line. Driving through curves, also known as S-turns, demands smooth and decisive steering without hesitation. I practiced for almost a month, repeating the drills every day, and finally passed—the secret is to practice more and ask the instructor for advice. Don’t rush to take the test; stay calm during the exam, and you’ll pass.
