What is the order of the C2 Subject 2 test items?
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The C2 Subject 2 test consists of 4 items: reverse parking, parallel parking, curve driving, and right-angle turning. Some regions may also include the high-speed card retrieval item. Compared to the C1 manual transmission test, it excludes the hill start item. 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 C2 and C5 Subject 2 tests no longer assess hill start and stop. Reverse parking is one of the more challenging items in the Subject 2 test, so many test centers place it as the first item. The key points for reverse parking are: the steering wheel's full-lock point, the 30-centimeter correction point, and the parking point inside the garage. You must follow the prescribed route and sequence. The vehicle must be parked inside the garage without crossing the lines. Parallel parking focuses on aligning the front line of the garage with the rear wheel, spotting the rear corner in the mirror, and maintaining the distance between the wheel and the left dashed line. There's no need to straighten the wheels after parking, and don't forget to use the turn signal when exiting. After parking, the vehicle body must not cross the lines, and the tires must not touch the lane boundaries during movement. Curve driving, commonly known as the S-curve, is manageable for many students with good vehicle control, indicating its moderate difficulty. However, some students misjudge the line positions during the actual test, leading to immediate failure by crossing the lines. The key to the S-curve is observing the position of the hood's marker points relative to the edge lines. The wheels must not press against the road edges. Right-angle turning is relatively easier, essentially a simplified version of the exit segment from reverse parking. The method for finding the reference point is similar to exiting the garage, focusing on the relationship between the hood's horizontal line and the front line (just touching or slightly delayed). Ensure the wheels do not press against the road edges. Generally, the required training hours for C1 Subject 2 are 16 hours, while C2 Subject 2 requires 14 hours. Completing the required hours is a basic requirement for taking the Subject 2 test. Training hours can only be increased, not reduced, and additional test items require corresponding extra hours. Each training hour is 60 minutes, with effective teaching time not less than 45 minutes. If you fail the Subject 2 test, you can retake it once. If you fail the retest, the current test session ends, and you must reschedule the test after 10 days. If you fail five consecutive test sessions (including retakes, totaling 10 attempts), all previously passed subject scores will be voided, and you must restart the learning and testing process from Subject 1.
When I took the C2 license Category 2 test last year, the sequence of items was very clear: first, reverse parking, which was the most nerve-wracking part—you had to align properly and reverse slowly while checking the mirrors to avoid crossing the line. Next was parallel parking, where you needed to pay attention to the right mirror to find the reference points and enter the spot steadily. Then came the right-angle turn, requiring you to signal in advance, control the speed, and avoid hitting the curb. Finally, the curve driving, navigating the S-bend at low speed with smooth steering and no rush. The entire process was continuous, and the test site would mark the sequence, so you couldn’t get it wrong. A friend reminded me to rehearse the sequence mentally the night before the test and simulate it a few times to reduce mistakes. Automatic transmission cars are easier to drive, as the hill start was exempt, which simplified things. Remember to keep the speed low—the examiner is watching via the camera, and staying relaxed is key. Once you’re familiar with the sequence, passing becomes quicker.
