Can I step on the brake during the driving test for Subject 2?
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Yes, you can step on the brake. Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It is the abbreviation for the field driving skills test. The test items for cars C1 and C2 include five compulsory items: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving on an S-curve (commonly known as the S-bend). Some regions also have a sixth item: high-speed card collection. Tips for reversing into a garage: 1. Control the driving speed: Use first gear or reverse gear at idle speed throughout the process. The speed at which you start should be maintained during the entire movement. 2. Control the timing of steering: During the reversing process, observe carefully, grasp the key points of steering, and steer at the right time. 3. Control the driving path: During the test, the car's driving path mainly depends on the speed of turning the steering wheel and the driving speed. When reversing, aim for the sideline, correct the direction in time, and keep the car straight when entering the garage.
As a young driver who just got my license, let me share my real experience. During the second driving test, stepping on the brake was a common practice, especially in the hill-start exercise – you must firmly press the brake to stop steadily, then release the clutch to start, otherwise the car will roll back and it's game over. When doing reverse parking and parallel parking, I often lightly pressed the brake to control speed, avoiding hitting poles or crossing lines. Examiners won't deduct points for reasonable brake usage; instead, they'll appreciate your good control. I recommend practicing clutch-brake coordination more often to get the feel, stay calm during the test, and press when needed. The whole process is about mastering basics – safe operation is most important, don't be afraid! I also exchanged these tips with friends, correcting each other's moves, which really helped.
