What is the failure rate for Subject 2 of the driving test?
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Subject 2 of the driving test generally has a failure rate of around 80%, as it is a highly practical driving skill assessment that poses significant difficulty for beginners, resulting in a lower pass rate. Introduction to Subject 2: Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination and refers to the field driving skill test. Items tested in Subject 2 for small vehicles: These include five mandatory test items: reversing into a parking space (reverse parking), parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves (commonly known as S-turns). Some regions also include a sixth item: taking a card at a highway toll booth.
From a coach's perspective, the issue of high failure rates in Subject 2 driving tests is quite interesting. I often see students fail immediately due to rolling back on hill starts or touching lines during reverse parking. Frankly, the pass rate in some city test centers is only around 40% to 50%, with manual transmission vehicles being particularly prone to failure. Reverse parking is a major trouble spot, with many students touching corners due to slightly poor spatial awareness. After recent adjustments to the exam rules, stalling now deducts only 10 points, which is more humane. I believe the key is overcoming nervousness, thoroughly practicing hill stop reference points at the training ground before the test, and remembering to adjust rearview mirror angles properly—this can help avoid many pitfalls.
