What is the passing score for automatic transmission Subject 2?
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The passing score for automatic transmission Subject 2 is 80 points. According to Article 35 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," the passing standards for each subject examination are as follows: Subject 2 has a full score of 100 points. For large buses, trailers, city buses, medium-sized buses, and large trucks, a score of 90 is required to pass, while for other vehicle types, a score of 80 is sufficient. The C2 Subject 2 examination consists of four items: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, curve driving, and right-angle turns. 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 parking and starting. Reversing into a parking space is one of the more challenging parts of the Subject 2 test, which is why many test centers place it as the first item. Drivers must follow the prescribed route and sequence. The vehicle must be parked within the lines without crossing them or stopping to adjust the body. Parallel parking focuses on aligning the front line of the parking space with the rear wheels, observing the rear corner in the mirror, and maintaining the distance between the wheels and the left dashed line. After parking, the wheels do not need to be straightened, but the turn signal must be activated when exiting. 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 relatively easy for students with good driving instincts, as they can often navigate it by feel. 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 reference points on the hood and the position of the boundary lines. The wheels must not touch the road edges. Right-angle turns are even simpler, essentially a breakdown of the exiting process from the reversing item. The method for finding reference points is the same as exiting—aligning the hood's horizontal line with the front boundary line (either exactly on the line or slightly delayed). The wheels must not touch the road edges. Generally, the C1 Subject 2 requires 16 hours of training, while the C2 Subject 2 requires 14 hours. Completing the required training hours is a basic prerequisite 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 Subject 2, you can retake it once. If you fail the retest, the examination is terminated, and you must reschedule the test after ten days. If you fail five consecutive test attempts (including retests, totaling 10 attempts), all previously passed subjects will be invalidated, and you must start over from Subject 1.
The passing score for the automatic transmission Subject 2 driving test is generally 80 points, with a full score of 100. I remember this clearly because I just took the test recently and felt quite nervous. The main test items include reverse parking into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, etc. Automatic transmission simplifies clutch operation but remains strict on positional accuracy. For example, during reverse parking, the wheels cannot exceed the line by more than 50cm, otherwise, 10 points will be deducted. It is recommended to practice more on simulated courses before the test to familiarize yourself with the car's dimensions and steering wheel feel, which can help reduce mistakes. I practiced every day back then and only passed with 85 points. The key is to stay calm and not get intimidated by the surveillance cameras. Bringing some water into the test center to stay alert can also help you score higher.
