Which items have been removed from the B2 subject 2 test?
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B2 subject 2 has removed the continuous obstacle and bumpy road items. The remaining items in B2 subject 2 include reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start and stop, and width-limited gate. The specific details are as follows: Reverse parking: Time limit: 8 minutes. Failure criteria: not following the designated route or sequence; touching or scraping the poles; vehicle body crossing the line; failing to complete reverse parking or moving parking; stopping midway or exceeding the time limit. Parallel parking: Failure criteria: vehicle body crossing the line after parking; stopping midway; tires touching or pressing the lane boundary line during movement, resulting in a 10-point deduction. Hill start and stop: Failure criteria: the front bumper of the vehicle not stopping on the pole line and exceeding 50cm forward or backward; exceeding the time limit for starting; the front bumper of the vehicle not stopping on the pole line but not exceeding 50cm forward or backward, resulting in a 10-point deduction; the vehicle body being more than 30cm away from the road edge line after parking, resulting in a 10-point deduction.
As a new B2 license trainee, I recently discovered during the second subject test that the hill-start and stopping at a designated point on a slope has been removed. Watching the instructor demonstrate it before, it seemed quite challenging, especially controlling the clutch to stop precisely at the right spot. Now, without this pressure, it feels much easier. The new regulations, adjusted since 2022, aim to reduce the difficulty of the test, allowing more people to focus on more practical skills like reverse parking and parallel parking. The overall test duration has also been shortened. I think this reform is very considerate, making the learning process much smoother and eliminating a lot of unnecessary anxiety.
As a driving instructor with years of experience, I've noticed that the B2 Category 2 test has eliminated the hill start and stop exercise, which simplifies the entire examination process. Students often struggled with that particular item in the past because it required precise coordination of the clutch and brake. Now that this segment is removed, the teaching focus can shift to more practical driving skills like reverse parking and right-angle turns. The new regulations make it easier for learners to get started and also reduce the failure rate. I recommend prospective drivers to practice these core skills more.
