What is the scoring standard for the C2 subject 2 driving test?
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A perfect score is 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. The C2 subject 2 driving test includes: Five mandatory test items: reverse parking, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curves). C2 driver's license: It is a type of driver's license that only permits driving small and micro automatic transmission passenger vehicles, as well as light and micro automatic transmission cargo vehicles. Vehicle types: It allows driving small automatic transmission cars. The C2 license is one of the more common licenses, permitting only the driving of automatic transmission vehicles with fewer than 9 seats and a length not exceeding 6 meters. A driver's license, also known as a driving permit, is a document issued by the government transportation department to individuals qualified to drive, typically in the form of a card.
As a driving school instructor, I watch students practice Subject 2 every day. For C2 automatic transmission, the key points to lose marks are in several items: the most problematic is the hill start, where wheels more than 30 cm from the edge line deduct 10 points, and the front of the car not stopping within the pole line area deducts 100 points; for reverse parking, hitting the corner line means an immediate fail, and stopping midway deducts 5 points but don’t panic; for parallel parking, not using the turn signal when exiting deducts 10 points, and sweeping the line with the car body also deducts 10 points; for right-angle turns, hitting the inner corner line means immediate disqualification. The most frustrating mistakes are not fastening the seatbelt properly or not releasing the handbrake when starting—don’t overlook these small details. Developing good habits during practice is more important than memorizing the point deductions.
I just passed my C2 driving test last month, and my palms were sweaty during the exam. If your car body touches the line during reverse parking, you'll lose all 100 points—one of my fellow test-takers failed right there. For parallel parking, exceeding 90 seconds means an automatic fail, so time management is crucial. Starting on a slope after stopping for more than 30 seconds also results in immediate disqualification, and this is where nerves often lead to mistakes. During the curve driving section, avoid touching the edge lines—each infraction costs 10 points. Never stop in non-test areas during the exam, or you'll be penalized 5 points each time. I highly recommend watching the driving test tutorial videos on the 'Driving Test Guide' app multiple times before the exam. Memorizing the test route can be a lifesaver.
After invigilating for ten years, I've noticed several fatal mistakes candidates frequently make: touching the corner line during reverse parking results in immediate failure; parking more than 50 centimeters from the side line on a slope leads to disqualification; forgetting to fasten the seatbelt before starting earns zero marks. Additionally, turn signal issues are common: signals must be used when exiting parallel parking, during right-angle turns, and before starting—missing any deducts 10 points. Pausing is allowed during reverse parking and parallel parking, but exceeding 2 seconds deducts 5 points each time. It's advisable to bring a light jacket, as the air conditioning in electronic exam rooms can be so cold it causes hand tremors.
