Can the seat height of the Subject 2 test vehicle be adjusted?
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Subject 2 test vehicle seat height can be adjusted. Here is the relevant content introduction: 1. Subject 1: Road traffic safety laws, regulations and related knowledge test subject, written test, computer-based answering, 100 points as full marks, 90 points or above is qualified (including 90 points). 2. Subject 2: Field driving skills test subject, actual vehicle operation in the field, only pass or fail, including reverse parking, parallel parking, S-curve, right-angle turn, slope starting and stopping - these five compulsory items conducted in sequence, 100 points as full marks, 80 points or above is qualified (including 80 points). 3. Subject 3: Road driving skills test subject, actual vehicle operation on highway or simulated field, 100 points as full marks, 90 points or above for large buses, 80 points or above for large trucks, 70 points or above for other vehicle types is qualified. 4. Subject 4: Safe and civilized driving related knowledge, written test, 100 points as full marks, 90 points or above is qualified (including 90 points).
The seat height of the exam car can definitely be adjusted. When I took the Subject 2 test, I encountered several cars, each equipped with an adjustment function. After getting in, the examiner gave me a few minutes to prepare, so I quickly looked for the seat adjustment handle, usually located on the side or underneath the seat. A gentle pull allows you to move it up or down to a comfortable position where pressing the clutch isn’t strenuous. My coach had emphasized that improper seat adjustment could affect the rearview mirror’s angle, making it easy to cross the line during reverse parking—I learned this the hard way during practice and failed once because of it. So now, I always adjust the seat before the test. Most exam cars are well-maintained and support adjustment; if a car’s adjustment is broken, promptly inform the examiner to switch to another one. Remember, the Subject 2 test is a personalized experience, and seat adjustment is the crucial first step to passing smoothly.
As someone who has taught many people to get their driver's license, I can say that the height of the exam car seat is almost always adjustable. It's designed to accommodate students of different heights, and adjusting the seat should be a priority during the pre-exam preparation: set it so that your knees are slightly bent and your elbows are not strained when seated. If the seat is too high or too low, it can lead to poor control of the steering wheel during the exam, especially during parallel parking or hill starts, increasing the chance of mistakes. I recommend that examinees spend 10 seconds adjusting the seat before officially starting to ensure a clear view of all rearview mirrors. Some test center vehicles might be old and fixed in place, but this is very rare; properly adjusting the seat can significantly reduce unnecessary risks of failing the exam.
