How is stopping midway judged in Subject 2 of the driving test?
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The criteria for judging a stop during the driving test's Subject 2 are: within the test area, any pause of the vehicle for more than 2 seconds is considered stopping midway. This judgment is made because the GPS positioning during the test confirms that the vehicle has come to a complete stop for more than 2 seconds. Reasons for being judged as stopping midway: 1. Not slightly lifting the clutch when turning the steering wheel to full lock: Many stops midway occur during reversing into a bay, parallel parking, or making a U-turn in a narrow road at the moment the steering wheel is turned to full lock. This happens because once the steering wheel is turned to full lock, the front wheels turn at a very large angle, increasing driving resistance. At this point, the clutch should be slightly lifted to provide a bit more power to the vehicle, which can help avoid stopping. 2. Driving too slowly in normal practice: Some learners strictly follow the instructor's advice to control the clutch steadily and drive slowly, which seems very stable. However, during the test, if they encounter larger road bumps or uneven surfaces, they are very likely to stop. Therefore, driving slower is not always better. As proficiency increases later on, the speed can be slightly increased. 3. Not pressing the brake firmly enough when stopping midway during a test item: For example, after parking in a parallel parking space, if the first press of the brake stops the vehicle but the brake is not held down, and the right foot naturally relaxes while performing subsequent actions, causing the vehicle to roll back, and then the brake is pressed again to stop, this will also be judged as stopping midway. Therefore, once the brake is pressed, it should be held down while performing other actions, and the vehicle should be started again using the hill start method before moving off.
