What Does the Small Vehicle Driving License Test (Subject 2) Cover?

[NicoleDella]

Small vehicle C1/C2 test items include five mandatory components: reverse parking into a garage, parallel parking, hill start and stop, right-angle turn, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curve). Below is additional information: Introduction to Subject 2: Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driving license assessment and refers to the field driving skills examination. A1/A2/A3/B1/B2 Test: Large vehicle A1/A2/A3/B1/B2 test items include stake test, hill start and stop, parallel parking, single-plank bridge crossing, curve driving, right-angle turn, narrow gate passing, continuous obstacle negotiation, bumpy road driving, narrow road U-turn, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp turns on mountainous roads, tunnel, rain (fog) conditions, slippery road driving, and emergency handling.

[NaomiLee]

I just passed the small car driving test (Subject 2) not long ago, and I remember clearly that it mainly tested parallel parking, hill start and stop, side parking, curve driving, and right-angle turns. Parallel parking requires precise steering wheel control, and I often hit the poles during practice, but after two weeks of daily training at the practice field, I finally got it right. The hill start requires ensuring the car doesn't roll back and the start must be smooth. Side parking is also crucial, with a time limit during the test, so hand-foot coordination is essential. Curve driving is about navigating S-shaped bends, testing steering flexibility, while right-angle turns require finding the right spot to avoid crossing the line. Using simulators at the driving school to practice distance control was very helpful. In short, spending more time in the car to familiarize yourself with the operations is the key to passing.

[Ariana]

The subject two test is essentially about assessing basic driving skills. For parallel parking, you need to perfectly park the car within the lines without touching them. The slope parking and starting mainly focus on coordinating the brake and throttle to prevent rolling back. Practicing parallel parking can boost your confidence in urban parking situations. Curve driving simulates mountain road turns, while right-angle turns ensure precise angle control. Having driven for over a decade, I can say these exercises are well-designed. During the test, the instructor sits beside you to score. Before the exam, it's best to practice parking and slope starts multiple times in an open area, simulating real test conditions. Passing these proves you've mastered on-site operations, making future driving smoother and safer.

[DelHannah]

When it comes to the Category 2 driving test for small vehicles, the test content briefly includes parallel parking, hill start, side parking, curve driving, and right-angle turns. When I took the test, parallel parking was the hardest—if you didn’t align the reference points correctly, you’d fail. For hill starts, you had to stop steadily on the slope and then start again to prevent rolling back. Side parking becomes smoother with practice, while curve driving tests your flexibility in navigating S-turns. For right-angle turns, you need to time the steering wheel turn just right without hesitation. Before the test, practice driving a real car a few times to get the feel, and pay close attention to the test site rules to avoid exceeding time limits.