Will points be deducted for steering with one hand during the driving test?
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No points will be deducted. Relevant information about Subject 2 is as follows: 1. Test scheduling: In April 2016, the "Decision on Amending the Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" was officially implemented, allowing self-study and direct testing for small cars, and simultaneous scheduling of Subject 2 and Subject 3 for continuous examination. 2. Test content: According to Article 25 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123), the Subject 2 test includes: For large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, and large trucks - pile test, hill start, parallel parking, single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turn, narrow gate, continuous obstacles, bumpy road, narrow road U-turn, and simulated highway, continuous sharp mountain curves, tunnels, rain (fog), slippery roads, emergency handling; For small cars, small automatic transmission cars, small automatic transmission cars for the disabled, and low-speed trucks - reverse parking, hill start (canceled from June 1, 2021), parallel parking, curve driving, right-angle turn; For three-wheeled cars, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, and light motorcycles - pile test, hill start, single-plank bridge; The test content for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams is determined by the provincial traffic management department of the public security organ.
During the driving test, using one hand to steer will definitely result in point deductions. I've seen this too many times from the examiner's perspective. The test requires both hands to grip the steering wheel at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions to ensure stable control. One-handed operation is considered unsafe and non-standard, and the examiner will directly deduct points or record it. In severe cases, it may even lead to failure. Beginners are prone to making this mistake due to poor daily driving habits, such as using one hand to play with their phone or operating casually. However, during the test, strict adherence to the standard is mandatory. Remember to practice mock tests frequently and develop good habits to avoid unnecessary mistakes. After all, safety is the top priority, and maintaining this standard even after leaving the test is essential to ensure safe driving.
