What is the standard for stopping in Subject 2 of the driving test?
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A pause of more than 2 seconds is considered an intermediate stop. In the driving license Subject 2 test, an intermediate stop is determined when the GPS positioning confirms that the vehicle is in a completely stationary state during the test. Additional information: 1. Time limit: If you fail the Subject 2 test once, you can retake it once. If you do not take the retest or fail the retest, the current test is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skill permit, the number of scheduled tests for Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skills tests must not exceed five times. If the fifth scheduled test is still failed, the results of other subjects that have been passed will be invalidated. 2. Revised regulations: Starting in 2017, the new driving test regulations revised the rules regarding intermediate stops in Subject 2. Before the revision, stopping during the reverse parking test would result in failure, but after the reform, each intermediate stop during reverse parking deducts 5 points.
Parking is a major issue during the second driving test. The main criterion is that the vehicle must not stop for more than two seconds in the middle of any test item, otherwise it will be considered a violation and points will be deducted. From an experienced driver's perspective, test items such as reverse parking, parallel parking, or right-angle turns require the vehicle to keep moving at a low speed. If you stop midway due to unstable clutch control, the system or examiner will count it as a stop. I remember during my test, I once stopped too long at the hill start point and lost 5 points. During practice, focus on getting a feel for the clutch—don't release it too quickly or too slowly, as this can cause the engine to stall or the car to stop. Find an empty space to simulate the test route and practice for 20 minutes daily to get familiar with the rhythm. Also, note that some items, like curve driving, do not allow stopping—if the vehicle stops, it means loss of control. In short, maintaining a steady speed is key; don’t get distracted by adjusting the steering wheel or looking elsewhere.
