How many times for reversing into the garage in Subject 2?
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In the Subject 2 test, reversing into the garage requires two attempts, specifically left-side reversing and right-side reversing. Below are the methods for reversing into the garage: Right-side reversing: After getting into the car, the driver should first adjust the seat and rearview mirrors, fasten the seat belt, then shift the car into reverse gear, release the parking brake lever, and start reversing at idle speed. The driver observes the garage through the right rear window. When the black edge of the right rear window aligns with the right boundary line of the garage, turn the steering wheel steadily to the right until it reaches the limit position. After entering the garage, the driver should look back at the left rearview mirror. When the entire left boundary line of the garage becomes visible, immediately straighten the steering wheel. Stop the car as soon as the left door handle aligns horizontally with the garage's bottom line in the left rearview mirror. Left-side reversing: Shift the car into reverse gear, keep the steering wheel turned to the left at the limit position, and reverse backward. The driver should pay attention to the left rearview mirror and adjust the direction to guide the rear of the car into the garage. After the car enters the garage, the driver should observe the right rearview mirror. When the entire right boundary line of the garage becomes visible, immediately straighten the steering wheel. Then, the driver should shift focus to the left rearview mirror and stop the car as soon as the left door handle aligns horizontally with the garage's bottom line.
In the driving test, the reverse parking (also known as parallel parking) exercise in Subject 2 is usually required to be completed in one attempt, meaning you only get one chance to perform the reverse parking operation. During my driving lessons, I learned that on the test day, the examiner will have you perform multiple exercises in sequence, with reverse parking being one of them. If you make mistakes such as crossing the line, improper exiting, or stalling the car during this exercise, you will fail the test immediately without a second chance. Therefore, I practiced this maneuver seven or eight times repeatedly at the training ground to familiarize myself with the reversing angle and the reference points in the side mirrors, especially the points for adjusting the car's front direction and observing the distance to the rear. This ensured I could succeed in one attempt. Beginners often make mistakes due to nervousness, leading to incorrect steering wheel adjustments. Hence, practicing multiple times to build muscle memory is crucial. While the test allows only one attempt, the number of practice sessions varies by individual. I recommend practicing at least 10 times or more to feel fully confident.
