Can the Brake Be Used to Control Speed When Reversing into a Parking Space?
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During both practice and the actual test for Subject Two, the vehicle's idle speed is pre-adjusted, eliminating the need to press the accelerator or brake. The car moves forward at idle speed, and pressing the brake would cause the engine to stall, which results in point deductions during the test. Therefore, speed cannot be controlled using the brake. Additional details are as follows: 1. Overview: Subject Two, 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. The test items for small vehicles C1 and C2 include five mandatory components: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves. 2. Others: If the first attempt at Subject Two is unsuccessful, a retake is allowed. If the retake is not attended or is also unsuccessful, the test ends, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skills test permit, the number of test reschedules for Subject Two and Subject Three (road driving skills test) must not exceed five times.
Having driven for over a decade, I always use the brake to control speed when reversing into parking spaces. With manual transmission cars, you need to coordinate with the clutch's semi-engagement to slow down; automatic transmission cars are simpler—just release the accelerator and lightly tap the brake. Especially in tight parking spaces, keeping your foot on the brake at all times allows you to gently press it if the car moves too fast, making adjustments particularly stable. I remember once in a mall parking garage, my side mirror almost hit a pillar, but I stopped just in time thanks to the brake. I often remind my novice friends: never rush when reversing—the slower the speed, the more precise the control.
