What Items Have Been Removed from the Driving Test?
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The slope parking and starting item in the subject two test for small automatic transmission vehicles has been removed from the driving test. Below are the specific details of the relevant policies: 1. Policy stipulation: Starting from June 1, 2021, the 'slope parking and starting' item in the subject two test for small automatic transmission vehicles has been canceled, reducing the test items from five to four. This adjustment aims to better align with actual driving operation requirements and alleviate the examination burden on candidates. 2. Adjustment in test scheduling interval: The interval between subject one and subject three tests for small automatic transmission vehicles has been shortened from 30 days to 20 days after passing subject one. For candidates applying for additional licenses for large and medium-sized passenger and cargo vehicles, the interval between subject three tests has been reduced from 40 days to 30 days.
I just got my driver's license recently. After the reform, those annoying test items were eliminated, like the continuous obstacle course in Subject 2, which involved driving in an S-shape around poles—prone to mistakes and point deductions; the simulated bumpy road driving, which beginners often struggled to control; and the narrow-road U-turn, which was stressful due to the tight turning space. With these removed, the focus now is on practical driving skills like reverse parking, parallel parking, curve driving, right-angle turns, and hill starts. The new rules also simplified requirements, such as making the reverse parking time more flexible instead of rigidly timed. This makes learning to drive much easier, saving time and hassle, but you still need to practice the basics because the test emphasizes safety awareness and everyday driving to avoid accidents. Overall, the reform aims to help people get behind the wheel faster and boost enthusiasm for learning to drive.
