What are the test items for the Category 2 Small Automatic Transmission Vehicle Driving Test?
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C2 test items include reverse parking, parallel parking, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-turns). The Category 2 test is scored out of 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failure, 20-point deductions, 10-point deductions, and 5-point deductions. A total score of 80 points or above is required to pass the test. Candidates are allowed one retake if they fail the Category 2 test initially. If they choose not to retake or fail the retake, the test session is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skills test permit, the number of test appointments for Category 2 and Category 3 road driving skills tests must not exceed five. If the candidate fails the fifth test appointment, the results of other previously passed test categories will be invalidated.
I just passed my C2 driver's license test, and the second subject only had four items. For reverse parking, you need to control the steering wheel well to back in smoothly without crossing the lines. Parallel parking requires perfectly positioning the car within the marked box. For the S-curve, you have to drive along the arcs without scraping the curb. The right-angle turn demands timely use of the turn signal and avoiding touching the corner. The most dreaded mistake is stopping midway, which leads to point deductions, but the advantage of an automatic transmission is skipping the hill start section, which saves a lot of hassle. During practice, I found that adjusting the rearview mirrors is crucial—getting the reference points right usually means no issues. Passing requires 80 points, so the pressure isn’t too high, and if you fail, you get an immediate retake. Nowadays, many test centers use electronic scoring devices, which are quite sensitive.
