What does it mean to drive without following the examiner's instructions in Subject 2?
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It means not following the examiner's instructions, resulting in a test failure. Here is the relevant information: Test standards: Each item is scored out of 100, and a score of 80 or above is required to pass. Passing all five items with scores above 80 means passing Subject 2. The full score for Subject 2 is 100. For large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, and large trucks as the permitted vehicle types, a score of 90 or above is required to pass. For other permitted vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is required to pass. Test items: The test includes parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, curve driving (S-curve), and reversing into a garage. The full score is 100, and the passing standard is 80. Each Subject 2 test has two attempts. There are evaluation standards for failure, deduction of 20 points, deduction of 10 points, and deduction of 5 points.
Having worked at a driving school for years, I often see students panicking during the Subject 2 test, failing to follow the examiner's instructions—meaning they don't perform the required actions as directed. For example, they might drive straight when they should turn or mess up the starting sequence. Many beginners fail instantly due to nervousness or mishearing commands. This is no trivial matter—every step in the test is designed to assess basic skills and safety awareness. If you act recklessly, the examiner will assume you're unprepared or ignoring the rules. I always remind students to practice simulated command scenarios beforehand, like having a friend call out instructions for parallel parking while keeping the car aligned with the lines. This helps maintain composure during the test. Otherwise, failing not only costs money for a retake but also wastes time. The test paves the way for your license—take every word seriously, and don’t let the opportunity slip away!
I just got my driver's license not long ago, and I clearly understand that 'not following the examiner's instructions during the test' in Subject 2 means you didn't obey the examiner's commands during the exam. Like that time when the examiner told me to turn left and park, but I was so nervous I turned right instead. The examiner immediately stopped the test. At that moment, I panicked and blanked out, completely missing the details, wasting both time and tuition fees. To put it bluntly, this is a manifestation of not following the rules. The examiner's instructions are recorded and videotaped throughout the process, and any slight disobedience is considered a failure. My advice to future test-takers is to familiarize themselves with the process before the exam, simulate the test with friends, and keep their breathing steady. Don't be discouraged by one mistake, but learn from it: the test is no joke—it checks if you're fit for safe driving. The pressure of retaking is much heavier than doing it right the first time.
