What is the passing score for Subject 2?
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Subject 2 has a full score of 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. The following regulations apply for passing the exam: ① For applicants applying for large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, or large trucks, a score of 90 is required; ② For other vehicle types, a score of 80 is required. The C1 and C2 vehicle test items include five mandatory tests: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope (canceled for C2), turning at a right angle, and driving on a curve (commonly known as the S-curve). Some regions also include a sixth item: high-speed card collection. The A1, A2, A3, B1, and B2 vehicle test items include: stake test, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, passing a single-plank bridge, driving on a curve, turning at a right angle, passing a width-restricted gate, passing continuous obstacles, driving on bumpy roads, making a U-turn on a narrow road, and simulations of highways, continuous sharp curves on mountain roads, tunnels, rainy (foggy) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling. If you fail the Subject 2 exam on the first attempt, you can retake it once. If you do not take the retest or fail the retest, the exam is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the exam after ten days. During the validity period of the driving skill test permit, the number of scheduled attempts for Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skill tests must not exceed five. If the fifth scheduled exam is still failed, the results of other previously passed subjects will be invalidated.
Last year when I took the driving test for Subject 2, I was extremely nervous. The passing score is 80 out of 100, which is the basic threshold. The test included items like reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, etc. Each part had points deducted for mistakes, such as crossing a line or stalling the engine once, which would cost 10 points. I almost didn’t pass because I didn’t stop at the exact point on the slope and lost a few points. Luckily, I scored 83 and passed. Looking back now, the key is to practice more to familiarize yourself with the test environment and find a reliable instructor to guide you on the details, which helps avoid basic mistakes. Mindset is also crucial—don’t get too anxious before the test, take your time, and avoid rushing. If you don’t pass the first time, there are plenty of retake opportunities. As long as you practice enough, scoring 80 isn’t too difficult. During training, simulate real test scenarios and accumulate small tips to make your test performance much steadier.
