What are the test items for the automatic transmission C2 Subject 2 driving test?
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The C2 Subject 2 test consists of four items: reversing into a parking space (reverse parking), parallel parking, curve driving (S-turn), and right-angle turning. Compared to the C1 manual transmission test, it excludes the hill start. According to Article 25 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123), starting from June 1, 2021, the C2 and C5 Subject 2 tests no longer assess hill start and stopping. Reverse parking is one of the more challenging items in the Subject 2 test, so many test centers arrange it as the first test item. This is because drivers must follow the prescribed route and sequence. During reverse parking, crossing the lines or stopping to adjust the position is not allowed. Parallel parking focuses on aligning the front line of the parking space with the rear wheel reference point, the appearance of the rear corner in the side mirror, and the distance between the wheel and the left dashed line. After parking, there is no need to straighten the wheels, and don’t forget to use the turn signal when exiting. After the vehicle is parked, the body must not cross the lines. During driving, the tires must not touch or press the lane boundary lines. Curve driving, commonly known as the S-turn, is relatively easy for many students with good driving sense, as they can complete it intuitively. However, some students misjudge the line positions during the actual test, leading to immediate failure by crossing the lines. The key to the S-turn lies in observing the reference points on the front hood and the boundary lines. Wheels must not press the road edge lines. Right-angle turning is even simpler, essentially a breakdown of the exit phase in reverse parking. The method for finding reference points is the same as exiting: observing the relationship between the front hood’s horizontal line and the front boundary line (just touching or slightly delaying). Ensure the wheels do not press the road edge lines. Important Notes: Typically, the required training hours for C1 Subject 2 are 16 hours, while C2 Subject 2 requires 14 hours. Completing these hours is a basic requirement for taking the Subject 2 test. Training hours can only be increased, not reduced. Additional test items require corresponding extra hours. Each training hour is 60 minutes, with effective teaching time no less than 45 minutes. If you fail the Subject 2 test, you can retake it once. If you fail again, the test is terminated, and you must reschedule the test after 10 days. If you fail five consecutive test attempts (including retakes, totaling 10 attempts), all previously passed subjects will be invalidated, and you must restart from Subject 1. The validity period for obtaining a driver’s license is three years. All tests after passing Subject 1 must be completed within this period; otherwise, previous scores will be voided, and you must re-enroll in a driving school and retake all tests.
I just passed the Category 2 test for my automatic transmission C2 driver's license, which mainly covers four major items: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start and stop, and right-angle turns plus curve driving. Since it's an automatic transmission, the operation is much simpler, and you don't have to worry about the clutch. Reverse parking requires accurately backing the car into the parking space without touching the sidelines or going out of bounds—this takes practice to get the feel. Parallel parking involves parking parallel to a designated spot, and you need to adjust the rearview mirror angles correctly. Hill stop requires stopping exactly at the yellow line marker, followed by a smooth start—make sure not to roll back, or you'll lose a lot of points. Right-angle turns and S-curve driving test smooth steering wheel control, so drive slowly and steadily. Before the test, I practiced for one or two hours daily, focusing especially on the hill section since many people make mistakes there. During the exam, stay calm, don't get nervous, and remember the reference points taught by the instructor. After passing on the first try, I felt much more confident in my driving basics and safe driving. Overall, these exercises are practical and help with real-world parking and turning safely.
In the automatic transmission C2 subject two driving test, the key assessment points include reverse parking into a garage, parallel parking, hill start and stop, as well as right-angle turns and curve driving which are comprehensive turning maneuvers. As someone who has driven for many years, I find automatic transmission makes the test easier to handle, mainly requiring practice in coordinating the steering wheel and brakes: reverse parking should be done slowly and precisely to avoid crossing lines; aligning the front of the car with the parking space is crucial during parallel parking; hill stops must be made at designated spots, and before starting, ensure the car doesn't roll back—it's advisable to simulate the test environment frequently. Maintain a steady speed during curve driving, and keep your gaze further ahead instead of fixating on the ground. It's best to practice with the original driving school vehicle to get familiar with mirror adjustments and save time. The test time is limited, and small mistakes can accumulate deductions, so repeated training to reinforce muscle memory is essential. Looking back now, these skills are highly practical for daily reverse parking or mountain road turns—being prepared in advance saves the hassle of retaking the test.
