What is the sequence of the C2 Subject 2 driving test?
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The sequence of the C2 Subject 2 test items is: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, driving through curves, and making a right-angle turn. Compared to the C1 manual transmission test, the hill start is omitted. According to Article 25 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123), starting from June 1, 2021, the C2 and C5 Subject 2 tests no longer assess the hill start and stop. Reversing into a garage 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 reversing into a garage are: the steering wheel's full-lock point, the 30 cm correction point, and the stopping point inside the garage. You must follow the prescribed route and sequence. The vehicle must be fully inside the garage without crossing any lines. Parallel parking focuses on aligning the front line of the garage with the rear wheel, spotting the rear corner in the side mirror, and maintaining the distance between the wheel and the left dashed line. There's no need to straighten the wheels after parking, but don't forget to use the turn signal when exiting. After parking, the vehicle body must not cross any lines, and the tires must not touch the lane boundaries during movement. Driving through curves, commonly known as the S-bend, is relatively easy for many students with good driving sense, as they can complete it intuitively. However, some students misjudge the line positions during the actual test, leading to immediate failure by crossing the lines. The key to the S-bend is observing the position of the front hood's reference point relative to the edge lines. The wheels must not touch the road edges. The right-angle turn is even simpler, essentially a simplified version of exiting the garage in the reversing test. The method for finding the reference point is the same as exiting the garage—aligning the front hood's horizontal line with the front line (either exactly on the line or slightly delayed). Ensure the wheels do 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 requirement for taking the Subject 2 test. Training hours can only be increased, not reduced. Additional test items require corresponding extra training 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 again, the test is terminated, and you must reschedule the test after 10 days. If you fail five consecutive test attempts (including retakes, totaling 10 attempts), all previously passed subjects will be invalidated, and you must start over from Subject 1.
I remember when taking the C2 Subject 2 test, the sequence usually started with reverse parking into the garage, which was the most challenging part. You had to align the car perfectly and reverse without crossing the lines—it took me many practices to get the hang of it. After completing this, you immediately moved to the uphill stop and start, where you had to stop steadily on the slope and then start smoothly without stalling. This step was prone to nervous mistakes. Next, you proceeded to the parallel parking area, using the rearview mirrors to align the car's corners with the parking space boundaries. Then, you drove to the right-angle turn position, slowly navigating the turn at low speed. Finally, you entered the curve driving section, simply following the S-shaped path, which was the relaxing part. The test items were spaced closely on the course, so it was important to follow the sequence step by step without rushing. I almost stalled on the slope during my test, but taking a deep breath and staying calm got me through. I’d advise beginners to practice this sequence often, especially focusing on reverse parking and the uphill section, which are the trickiest. Memorizing the key points is crucial, and once you’re familiar with the layout, everything flows much smoother. The test is designed well to assess basic driving skills.
Having taught many students, the C2 subject two driving test sequence always starts with reversing into a garage, which tests basic reversing skills and requires repeated practice to find accurate reference points; followed by stopping and starting on a slope, where clutch control must be steady, and the stopping position must be precise to avoid rolling back, otherwise it's easy to fail; then comes parallel parking, where attention must be paid to speed to avoid crossing lines; next is the right-angle turn, a simple maneuver that just requires low speed and smooth execution; finally, the S-curve driving tests vehicle control. The entire sequence is designed to train stability reasonably. It's recommended to practice simulations in the driving school in this order, especially the slope section where many people fail—more practice leads to proficiency. On the test day, stay calm and tackle one item at a time to pass smoothly. This design is very practical.
