What is the passing score for Subject 2?
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The total score for Subject 2 is 100 points, with a passing score of 80 or above. Subject 2 includes five mandatory test items: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves. Not wearing a seatbelt results in a deduction of 100 points (i.e., failure); not closing the car door properly results in a deduction of 100 points; not using the turn signal as required results in a deduction of 10 points (failing to turn on the right turn signal during parallel parking is a common reason for point deductions); stalling once results in a deduction of 10 points (stalling once during reversing into a garage results in a deduction of 100 points); stopping during the test results in a deduction of 100 points. Deduction criteria for reversing into a garage: not following the designated route or sequence results in a deduction of 100 points; not fully reversing into the garage results in a deduction of 100 points; the vehicle body crossing the line results in a deduction of 100 points; stopping during the maneuver results in a deduction of 100 points (including stopping by braking or stopping due to poor clutch control). Deduction criteria for stopping and starting on a slope: not stopping at the designated point results in a deduction of 100 points. After stopping, if the distance between the front bumper and the control line is more than 30 cm but less than 50 cm, 10 points are deducted; if it is more than 50 cm, 100 points are deducted. Rolling backward more than 30 cm after stopping results in a deduction of 100 points; rolling backward less than 30 cm results in a deduction of 10 points. Not turning on the left turn signal when starting results in a deduction of 10 points (failing to turn on the turn signal is a common mistake among test-takers). Driving over the solid edge line of the road results in a deduction of 100 points. If the right front wheel is more than 30 cm from the edge line when stopping, 10 points are deducted. Stopping during the maneuver results in a deduction of 100 points. Taking more than 30 seconds to start results in a deduction of 100 points. Deduction criteria for turning at a right angle and driving through curves: any wheel driving over the edge line of the road results in a deduction of 100 points; stopping during the maneuver results in a deduction of 100 points. Deduction criteria for parallel parking: after the vehicle is parked in the garage, if the body crosses the line, 100 points are deducted (many test-takers misjudge the vehicle length, leading to point deductions). Driving over the lane edge line during the maneuver results in a deduction of 100 points. Not parking within the garage results in a deduction of 100 points. Not turning on the left turn signal when starting results in a deduction of 10 points. Stopping during the maneuver results in a deduction of 100 points.
I just passed the Subject 2 driving test a few days ago with a score of 82, barely meeting the 80-point passing mark! The test included maneuvers like reverse parking and parallel parking – reverse parking was the trickiest, with a 10-point deduction for wheel crossing the line. I was extremely nervous, but fortunately maintained steady speed control to avoid major mistakes. My advice for new drivers: practice starting and parking more, familiarize yourself with the test site layout beforehand, and don't make sharp turns without clearly seeing markings like I did on my first attempt. Also, arrive early on test day to reduce stress. Don't panic if you fail once – retake opportunities always exist. Remember, 80 points is the minimum target, and with a few more weekends of practice, you can easily achieve it.
