How to Adjust Rearview Mirrors for Subject 2 Driving Test?

[CameronLynn]

Here is the relevant introduction on adjusting rearview mirrors for Subject 2 driving test: 1. Reverse Parking: During reverse parking training, when moving the vehicle left backward, focus mainly on the left mirror; when moving right backward, focus on the right mirror. Adjusting the rearview mirrors vertically allows you to clearly see the position of points and lines on the ground, serving as a reference during training. Therefore, adjust the mirrors vertically until you can see the rear wheels or even the contact point between the rear wheels and the ground. Adjusting the mirrors horizontally affects the breadth of your field of vision, helping you make early judgments during training. Hence, adjust the mirrors horizontally until you can see the rear of the car or even the rear corners of the garage. 2. Hill Start: When going uphill, maintain a 30cm distance between the car body and the right roadside line. Adjust the right mirror downward until you can clearly see the wheels and the right roadside line. 3. Right-angle Turn: When approaching a right-angle turn, if it's a left turn, stay close to the right roadside line. Adjust the right mirror outward and downward until you can clearly see the distance between the car body and the roadside line. During the turn, maintain a 10cm distance between the car body and the right line, which is the optimal distance for a right-angle right turn. The same principle applies to right turns. 4. Curve Driving: During curve driving, rearview mirrors serve as excellent auxiliary references. Adjust both mirrors maximally downward and inward to clearly observe the distance between the rear wheels and the S-curve line, allowing timely adjustments in direction and speed. 5. Parallel Parking: Parallel parking involves frequent use of both side mirrors. Taking right parallel parking as an example, before parking, ensure the wheels are about 10cm from the roadside line. When the rear wheels are about to reach the front line of the parking space, turn the steering wheel fully to the right. Both steps require the right mirror to clearly see the rear wheels and the roadside line. The next steps involve looking at the inner corner of the parking space to straighten the steering wheel and observing when the left rear wheel touches the outer line of the parking space to turn the steering wheel fully right for parking. Both steps require the left mirror, which should be slightly more outward compared to the right mirror to ensure the inner corner of the parking space is visible immediately.

[SanElle]

I've been driving for a while, and adjusting the mirrors for Subject 2 (parking test) requires special attention. First, sit firmly in the driver's seat, don’t rush to start the engine. Adjust the left mirror a bit higher so you can see a small part of the rear of the car body, roughly occupying about a quarter of the lower right corner of the mirror, with the horizon positioned at the center line. The right mirror should be adjusted similarly but with a slightly larger angle to see more of the ground, as the right side has a bigger blind spot—this helps you see the tires and markings clearly when reversing. The center mirror should cover the entire rear window to ensure a full view behind. Avoid adjusting it too low or too high, otherwise you won’t see anything clearly, and during the parallel parking test in Subject 2, you might easily cross the lines and fail. I’ve seen beginners mess up their mirror adjustments and end up scraping poles during reversing, leading to disqualification. Practice more before the test, adjust the mirrors properly before starting, and it’ll become second nature—making it much easier.