Will Looking at the Gear Shift in Subject 2 Result in Deduction of Points?
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Looking at the gear shift in Subject 2 does not result in deduction of points. The Subject 2 examination does not prohibit looking at the gear lever. Below is a detailed introduction to the Subject 2 examination: Overview: 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. For small vehicles (C1 and C2), the test items include five mandatory components: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves. Others: If you fail the Subject 2 examination for the first time, you can retake it once. If you do not participate in the retake or fail the retake, the examination will be terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the examination after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skills test permit, the number of rescheduled examinations for Subject 2 and Subject 3 (road driving skills test) must not exceed five times.
When it comes to the Subject 2 driving test, looking at the gear shift can easily result in point deductions, something I often emphasize during driving instruction. The test standards prioritize safe driving, and glancing down at the gear shift distracts attention and increases accident risks. If the examiner notices this, they may deduct 5 or 10 points under the safe driving criteria. For maneuvers like hill starts or reverse parking, which require precise gear changes, you must rely on feel rather than sight. Developing the habit of not looking at the gear shift during practice is crucial—after a few repetitions, muscle memory will kick in. To avoid this mistake, familiarize yourself with the gear positions beforehand and practice shifting repeatedly in an empty lot. If you accidentally glance during the test, stay calm, refocus on the road ahead immediately, and you might only lose minor points—but try your best to resist looking down. Paying attention to these details in daily practice will make passing the test much easier.
