Will Driving Too Slowly in Subject 2 Exceed the Time Limit?

[DeFernando]

Exceeding 210 seconds for reverse parking into a garage results in failure. Exceeding 90 seconds for parallel parking results in failure. Taking your eyes off the direction of travel for more than 2 seconds during driving results in failure. Failing to start within 10 seconds when there are no other vehicles, pedestrians, or obstructions ahead results in failure. Turning the steering wheel within less than 3 seconds of activating the turn signal before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking results in failure. Below are related introductions: 1. Subject 2: Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and refers to the field driving skills test. 2. Content: The test items for small vehicles C1 and C2 include five mandatory tests: reverse parking into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curves). Some regions also include a sixth item: highway toll card collection.

[SanCorbin]

When I was learning to drive, I also worried about exceeding the time limit in Subject 2. My instructor told me that most tasks don't have strict time constraints, as long as you don't take too long. However, there are two tasks that require special attention: reversing into a parking space has a 210-second limit, and parallel parking must be completed within 90 seconds. I remember during my test, I wasted time adjusting the rearview mirrors too carefully, but fortunately, I adjusted my pace in time and didn't exceed the limit. I suggest practicing with a timer to get used to the timing, but maintaining a steady mindset is more important. Don't suddenly accelerate just because you're afraid of running out of time—Subject 2 mainly tests the accuracy of your maneuvers.

[StColin]

When I was practicing for the driving test's Subject 2, I often asked my instructor if moving too slowly would result in time penalties. The instructor said that except for reverse parking and parallel parking, which have strict time limits, other items like right-angle turns and hill starts mainly focus on operational standards rather than speed. However, the entire test duration shouldn't be dragged out too long. I've seen students who were too nervous and repeatedly stalled during the hill start, causing the system to judge it as a timeout. So the key is to maintain smooth continuity—you can move slowly but shouldn't hesitate, such as turning the steering wheel decisively to the correct position.

[McHector]

I just passed Subject 2 not long ago, so there's really no need to worry too much about the time. The exam system only times two maneuvers: reversing into the garage (210 seconds) and parallel parking (90 seconds). The other sections have no time limits. However, the instructor repeatedly emphasized that you must keep moving throughout the test, and each stop should not exceed two seconds. During my test, I maintained the same rhythm as during practice, smoothly transitioning between each action without any time pressure. Remember, clutch control is the most important—slower speed actually helps with precision, which is far better than rushing and making mistakes.