What to Do If You Fail the Subject 2 Driving Test?

[McGianna]

If you fail the Subject 2 test for a Class C driver's license, you can apply for a retake. However, failing the test five times will invalidate the results of other subjects you have already passed. Below is an introduction to the driver's license test subjects: 1. Subject 1: A test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. The structure of the test question bank and basic question types are formulated by the Ministry of Public Security, while provincial traffic management departments under the public security authorities establish the question bank for their respective provinces (autonomous regions or municipalities) based on local conditions. 2. Subject 2: A test on field driving skills, including items such as reversing into a garage, stopping and starting on a slope, making a right-angle turn, driving along an S-curve, and parallel parking. In cities like Shanghai, Subject 2 consists of nine mandatory test items: reversing into a garage, making a right-angle turn, parallel parking, driving through a tunnel, stopping to take a card, driving along an S-curve, making a U-turn on a narrow road, emergency stopping, and stopping and starting on a slope. 3. Subject 3: A test on road driving skills, including basic items such as preparing to drive (walking around the vehicle counterclockwise, fastening the seat belt, turning on the left turn signal, shifting gears, releasing the handbrake, and honking the horn), starting, driving straight, changing lanes, passing through intersections, pulling over, crossing pedestrian crosswalks, passing through school zones and bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and driving at night. 4. Subject 4: A test on safe and civilized driving knowledge, covering related concepts of safe and civilized driving.

[LaGavin]

Failing the second driving test is quite common, don't be too hard on yourself. I've seen many students get nervous during their first attempt, leading to poor coordination. First, carefully review your test video with your instructor to identify whether you crossed lines during reverse parking or stalled on the slope start. Once you pinpoint the issues, I recommend practicing 4-5 extra hours at the driving school focusing on your weak areas. Mock tests are especially important - take at least three full simulation tests before the actual exam. Adjusting your mindset is also crucial - some of my students relieve tension by chewing gum before tests, and taking ten deep breaths before starting works well too. Schedule your next test during a time when you're mentally alert, avoiding periods like menstruation or after sleepless nights.

[Perez]

I also failed the second driving test last time because I crossed the line on the S-curve. I was quite frustrated at that time, but then I practiced curves for two extra hours every afternoon at the driving school. The instructor taught me a trick: observe the distance between the car body and the boundary line in the rearview mirror, keeping it at three fingers' width to avoid crossing the line. I suggest you prepare a small notebook and jot down the key operation points for each test item, such as how many turns of the steering wheel for parallel parking and which reference points to look at. On rest days, you can visit the test site with friends who have passed the exam to familiarize yourself with the route, letting them guide you from the passenger seat. The key is to treat the test as ordinary practice—last time I was too focused on the result, which made my hands shake.

[MacLeila]

It's normal to encounter setbacks when taking the driving test, the key is how to deal with them. First, don't rush to schedule the next test, spend two weeks on targeted practice. It's recommended to print out the test site floor plan and mark the spots where you tend to make mistakes. Trying different training time slots can help; I find practicing in the morning when there are fewer people allows for better focus. Getting a specialized evaluation from a driving instructor is also very effective—they can point out bad habits you weren't even aware of. It's not expensive but the benefits are significant. If you fail twice, consider switching to a different training vehicle model, as some automatic transmission test models are simpler to operate. Most importantly, maintain your practice frequency—taking a break of more than a week will make you rusty.