Are the practice cars and exam cars different in driving schools?

[Isabel]

Exam cars are also normal vehicles, not much different from training cars, except for the driving experience. The shifting feel is different: When practicing in driving school, shifting gears is very easy, requiring only a slight effort to change gears properly, but exam cars are different. Due to infrequent use, the gears in exam cars feel much tighter. When shifting, it often feels like the gear hasn't fully engaged, making shifting somewhat difficult. This causes many people to feel uncertain when shifting gears, and glancing at the gearshift can result in point deductions. The clutch tightness is different: Similar to the gear situation, the clutch in exam cars is also different from training cars. Often, just lightly pressing the clutch will make the car speed up, unlike training cars where you need to press the clutch more firmly. However, for test-takers, the sudden increase in speed can disrupt their driving rhythm, and if they make a mistake, there's no chance to recover. The brake sensitivity is different: Exam car brakes are used less frequently than training car brakes, making them more sensitive. While training cars require pressing the brake pedal all the way down to stop, exam cars only need a light press to brake, which can be helpful for timely stopping during the test. However, some students are used to slamming the brakes, and doing so in an exam car can cause premature braking, especially during hill starts, leading to issues.