What are the test items for Subject 2 in Beijing?

[JourneyFitz]

The test items for small vehicles (C1, C2) include five mandatory items: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope (canceled for C2), turning at a right angle, and driving through curves (commonly known as S-curves). Some regions also include a sixth item: highway card collection. The test items for large vehicles (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2) include: stake test, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, driving over a single-plank bridge, driving through curves, turning at a right angle, passing through a narrow gate, driving over continuous obstacles, driving on bumpy roads, making a U-turn on a narrow road, as well as simulated scenarios such as highways, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnels, rainy (foggy) weather, slippery roads, and emergency handling. The full score for Subject 2 is 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. The test is considered passed if the following conditions are met: ① For applicants applying for large passenger vehicles, trailers, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required; ② For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is required. Candidates who fail the Subject 2 test can retake it once. If they do not take the retest or fail the retest, the current test session ends, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skill test permit, the number of scheduled tests for Subject 2 and Subject 3 (road driving skills) cannot exceed five times. If the fifth scheduled test is still failed, the passing scores of other subjects will be invalidated.

[LeAmy]

The Beijing Subject 2 driving test mainly consists of five items: reversing into a parking space (parallel parking), side parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving. I just passed it last year, to be honest, parallel parking is the hardest because you have to control the speed precisely to the centimeter. The test site in Beijing has small spaces and narrow parking spots, and if you accidentally cross the line, you fail. For side parking, you need to pay attention to aligning the reference points in the rearview mirror. Starting on a slope is prone to stalling, so I recommend practicing clutch control more. Right-angle turns and curve driving are relatively simpler, but mistakes can happen when you're nervous, so getting enough sleep before the test is important. Overall, the rules in Beijing are quite strict, so it's essential to practice thoroughly at a正规驾校 before taking the test.

[LeNorah]

The test items for Beijing Subject 2 include reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start, right-angle turn, and curve driving. When accompanying my son to learn driving, I picked up these details: for reverse parking, control the speed to avoid crossing the line; for parallel parking, align with the markers; the key to hill start is using the handbrake properly to prevent rolling back; for right-angle turns, don’t steer too sharply or the wheels might scrape the edge; curve driving is like following an S-shaped path—take it slow and steady. The pressure is high when taking the test in Beijing, so it’s advisable to do more simulated practice to get familiar with the test site. Buying a driving test app to practice virtual items can boost confidence. Remember, safety first—don’t get nervous.

[VanBentley]

The Beijing Subject 2 driving test consists of five items: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves. When I took it in my younger days, the hardest part was stalling during slope starts, which often led to failure. Reversing into a garage requires precise control of the vehicle's position, and Beijing's test sites have stricter requirements due to limited space. Parallel parking is tricky for beginners in aligning reference points. For turning at a right angle, watch out for not crossing lines too quickly, and driving through curves is essentially maneuvering S-turns. During practice, simulate clutch control in open areas more often to avoid mistakes during the test and wasting money on retakes. After passing, I found these skills very practical for real-world driving.