What happens if you accidentally touch the wiper during the Subject 2 test?
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During the right-angle turn in Subject 2, if you accidentally touch the wiper, you will be deducted 100 points at once. This situation falls under the deduction item of "failure to correctly use lights, wipers, and other commonly used vehicle controls," hence the 100-point deduction. Similarly, during the simulated rainy or foggy weather in Subject 2, if you fail to turn on or correctly use the wiper in rainy conditions, you will also be deducted 100 points. Subject 2 Test: If you fail the Subject 2 test on the first attempt, you are allowed one retake. If you do not participate in the retake or fail the retake, the current test session will be terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days. Subject 2 Requirements: For small cars, small automatic transmission cars, small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled, and low-speed trucks, the Subject 2 test includes reversing into a garage, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, curve driving, and right-angle turns.
I remember during my driving test for Subject 2, I accidentally hit the windshield wiper switch, and the sudden movement of the wipers really threw me off. The examiner was watching but didn’t say anything, though later I saw points were deducted for being distracted. Actually, these kinds of small mishaps are common during tests—the key is not to let one mistake trigger a chain reaction. The wipers turning on isn’t dangerous by itself, but the noise and movement can be distracting, affecting precise maneuvers like reversing into a parking space or starting on a slope. I quickly turned them off and continued, but my total score was almost too low. My advice: spend more time familiarizing yourself with the car’s controls before the test, practice scenarios like this, and learn to quickly regain your focus. The test isn’t about nitpicking every move but evaluating safety awareness and overall control, so staying calm is crucial. A small hiccup won’t directly cause failure, but too many can add up.
