What are the test items for the Category 2 driving test for small cars?
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The Category C1 and C2 driving tests include the following items: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope (canceled for C2), right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as the S-curve). Some regions also include a sixth item: high-speed toll card collection. The full score for the Category 2 test is 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. A total score of 80 points or above is required to pass the test. Candidates are allowed one attempt for the Category 2 test. If they fail, they 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. During the validity period of the driving skill test permit, the number of rescheduled attempts for the Category 2 and Category 3 road driving skill tests cannot exceed five. If the candidate fails the fifth attempt, the results of other previously passed test categories will be invalidated.
I just finished the Subject 2 driving test. As a beginner learning to drive, I feel the exam mainly focuses on practicing parking lot driving skills, including five major items: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start, right-angle turns, and curve driving. Reverse parking is the hardest - you need to steer the wheel precisely into the parking space, and any slight carelessness will result in crossing the line and failing. For parallel parking, you must control the speed and angle well. The hill start section often causes the car to roll back, requiring steady footwork. Right-angle turns and curve driving test the stability of your control. I usually practice a lot on simulators and also do real car drills. The examiners watch closely, and any mistake leads to point deductions. The purpose of this test is to train basic car control skills to ensure fewer accidents in actual driving. I recommend getting more guidance from instructors - don't just memorize answers, understanding the principles is what really works.
I am responsible for training learner drivers. The Subject 2 test covers several core items: reversing into a garage tests spatial awareness and parking precision, parallel parking evaluates parking skills, stopping at a designated spot on a slope checks coordination between braking and acceleration, while right-angle turns and curve driving assess steering control. During training, practice step by step, starting slowly and gradually increasing speed; common mistakes lie in visual judgment—don't just rely on rearview mirrors, combine observations through the windows. Stay calm during the exam, don't exceed the speed limit, each stop counts for scoring, and practicing real-life simulations is most effective. These skills aren't just for the test; future safe driving relies on these fundamentals.
