What Does the Driving Test Subject 2 Include?

[VonAdaline]

The C1 and C2 license tests include five mandatory items: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start and stop, right-angle turn, and S-curve driving (commonly known as the S-bend). Some regions may also include a sixth item: highway toll card collection. 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 hill start and stop test was removed for C2 and C5 license applicants in Subject 2. However, for large vehicle licenses (A and B), Subject 2 includes 16 items: reverse parking, continuous obstacle course, S-curve driving, highway simulation test, narrow gate, bumpy road, single-plank bridge, narrow road U-turn, hill start and stop, parallel parking, highway emergency handling, mountain road simulation, right-angle turn, rain and fog weather simulation, highway tire blowout, and tunnel simulation driving. For small vehicles, a passing score is 90. The Subject 2 driving test is scored out of 100, with criteria for failure, 20-point deductions, 10-point deductions, and 5-point deductions. The following rules apply for passing: applicants for large buses, trailers, city buses, medium buses, and large trucks must score at least 90; applicants for other license types must score at least 80. Article 44 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" states that each test subject can be taken once, with one retake allowed if the initial attempt fails. If the retake is not taken or fails, the test session ends, and the applicant must reschedule. Within the validity period of the learner's permit, the number of attempts for Subject 2 and Subject 3 practical tests must not exceed five. If the fifth attempt fails, previously passed test scores for other subjects become invalid. According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law": Article 19 states that driving a motor vehicle requires a valid driving license. Applicants must meet the driving permit conditions set by the public security department under the State Council. Upon passing the test, the traffic management department of the public security authority issues the corresponding category of driving license. Drivers must operate vehicles within the scope of their license and carry their driving license while driving. Therefore, it is clear that both driving without a license and driving a vehicle not covered by the license are illegal. As per the State Council Legislative Affairs Office's reply to the "Interpretation of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law' and Its Implementing Regulations": driving a vehicle not covered by the license is considered unlicensed driving. Penalties may be adjusted based on the principle of proportionality, with lighter penalties possible compared to unlicensed driving. Thus, both unlicensed driving and driving a vehicle not covered by the license fall under Article 99, Paragraph 1 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law": driving without a license, with a revoked license, or during a suspension period may result in fines and up to 15 days of detention by the traffic management department.

[MacGia]

The content of Subject 2 driving test is quite basic, mainly testing your practical driving skills, including reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start, right-angle turns, and an S-curve exercise. Reverse parking is the core item, requiring you to accurately park the car in a limited space—just a slight mistake like crossing the line can lead to failure. Hill start demands a balance between the clutch and throttle to prevent rolling back, which could be dangerous. Parallel parking simulates parking in narrow urban streets, where timing is crucial. Right-angle turns practice turning techniques to avoid hitting the curb. The S-curve enhances stability on winding roads. These tasks are common in daily driving, and the test requires no stalling and staying within the time limit. Mastering them helps new drivers quickly adapt to real road conditions and reduces accidents. Practice makes perfect—just a few more tries and you'll get the hang of it.

[Duane]

The design of the subjects in the driving test (Subject Two) is very reasonable, all aimed at reinforcing safe driving habits. For example, reversing into a parking space cultivates precise parking skills to avoid scratches in parking lots; parallel parking trains you to park on crowded streets without occupying too much space; starting on a slope focuses on controlling rollback to prevent rear-end collisions; right-angle turns teach you how to safely steer at intersections; and the S-curve enhances vehicle control on winding roads. These are all high-frequency scenarios in driving, and small mistakes in the test could lead to major accidents in real life, so it's essential to study diligently. During practice, make good use of reference points in the rearview mirrors and master the semi-clutch technique. The test isn't difficult; just practice the basics well, and you'll pass.

[ReidFitz]

When I took the Driving Test Part II, it mainly covered reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start, right-angle turns, and S-curves. What left the deepest impression was the hill start—I kept stalling and had to practice multiple times to get it right. During the exam, my palms were sweating from nerves, but I remembered my instructor's advice: 'Take it slow, don’t rush.' In the end, I passed the reverse parking section in one go. These small skills may seem simple, but they’re actually the foundation of driving. For example, parallel parking helps avoid accidents from blocking lanes in the city. Every practice session reinforced my safety awareness. After passing, I felt much more confident behind the wheel.