What is the distance for the motorcycle subject 2 slalom test?
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The total length for the motorcycle subject 2 slalom test is 20 to 24 meters, with a distance of 2.5 to 3 meters between stakes for two-wheeled motorcycles, requiring one round trip. The distance for ordinary and light two-wheeled motorcycles is the vehicle length plus 50 centimeters; for regular three-wheeled motorcycles, it's the vehicle length plus 40 centimeters; for sidecar three-wheeled motorcycles, it's the vehicle length plus 80 centimeters. The finish line is three times the vehicle length away from the last stake. Generally, the requirement is to weave through 5 stakes in an S-shape with a spacing of 2.5 meters. Touching the line, hitting a stake, or stalling will result in failure. Precautions for the motorcycle subject 2 test: First, secure the position. Before starting, always walk around the motorcycle counterclockwise from the right side to check for any abnormalities. Then, wear a safety helmet properly. After wearing the helmet, mount the motorcycle from the left side. Take out the motorcycle key, insert it, and check if the gear is functioning normally. After ensuring everything is normal, straighten the motorcycle body, retract the kickstand, grip the clutch lever, and press the start button for three seconds. Start the vehicle, place your left foot forward on the gear shift area, shift to first gear, honk the horn, and check for pedestrians or any unsafe conditions. Once the vehicle is balanced, lift both feet off the ground and place them on the footrests to complete the starting procedure. Then begin driving the motorcycle, entering the slalom course from the left or right side as specified by the test.
I just got my motorcycle license last year, and my instructor was very detailed during training. For the slalom test in Module 2, the standard distance is five poles arranged in a straight line, with 2.5 meters between each pole. The total length of the poles is about 10 meters, and you have to navigate through them in an S-shaped route. This distance isn’t very wide, especially for bikes with larger turning radii—I kept hitting the poles during my first practice. The key is to maintain steady throttle control and not go too fast, while keeping your eyes fixed on the position of the third pole. You should start turning the handlebars before entering the slalom. Three-wheeled motorcycles have a bit more leeway in distance, but don’t use a trike to practice two-wheeled test items. I recommend measuring the actual distance at the test site beforehand—the distance at our test site was off by 20 cm compared to the training ground, which almost cost me!
This is a question I often encountered when working as an assistant instructor at the driving school. In fact, the spacing between the stakes is regulated by national standards, with ordinary motorcycles typically controlled at around 2.5 meters. The safest approach is to count the intervals: five stakes form four intervals, and a total length of 10-12 meters is compliant. During practice, you'll notice that different bike models have varying difficulty levels in passing through. For street bikes, 2.5 meters is just enough, but cruiser models with larger turning radii can be more challenging. Before the test, it's best to rent the same model as the exam bike to familiarize yourself with its turning characteristics. Nowadays, many test grounds also have auxiliary lines painted on the ground, and keeping the wheels 30 centimeters away from the yellow line is the safest. Remember to wear knee pads—several of my students ended up with bruises from scraping their legs against the stakes during practice.
Last time I accompanied a friend to take the D license test, I specifically observed the test site. The standard two-wheeled motorcycle slalom course has precisely spaced poles at 2.5-meter intervals, measured with a laser rangefinder. Five red poles are equally spaced and particularly conspicuous. The test requires navigating through them continuously at speeds below 15km/h without putting your feet down throughout. If the pole spacing were increased to 3 meters, it would actually make control more difficult as the bike tends to wobble. The practice trick is to sharply turn your head to look at the next pole when riding parallel to the current one, letting your body naturally lean with it. Test motorcycles usually have heavy handlebars, so doing wrist relaxation exercises beforehand is crucial. For the three-wheeled motorcycle test, the pole spacing is widened to over 3 meters.
