How to Adjust the Car Body to Be Straight in Subject 2?
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If the car body is not straight, first confirm whether the car can enter the garage. If it can enter, then turn the steering wheel towards the side where the wheels are getting wider. In fact, during the exam, as long as the car body can enter the garage, even if it's not straight, no points will be deducted. Below is an introduction to the driving test subjects: 1. Subject 1: Also known as the theoretical test or driver's theory test, it is part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination. 2. Subject 2: Also known as the small road test, it includes five test items: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving. 3. Subject 3: Also known as the big road test, it is the road driving skills test in the motor vehicle driver's examination. 4. Subject 4: Also known as the theoretical test or driver's theory test.
I remember the most frustrating part when I was practicing Subject 2 was adjusting the car body. At first, I couldn't get the hang of it, but later I realized the key was learning to use the rearview mirrors properly. For example, when reversing into the parking space, if the car body is tilted and one side appears wider, you should gently steer toward that side. When you see the car's rear almost parallel to the parking line in the rearview mirror, immediately straighten the wheels. For right-angle turns, you also need to adjust in advance—aligning the center of the steering wheel with the middle of the road usually keeps you straight. The instructor shared a trick: before stopping, glance at both side mirrors—the side where you see more of the ground line indicates the car is leaning that way, so correct by turning the wheel half a turn. With more practice, you'll develop a feel for it—don't rush.
Over the years as a driving instructor's assistant, I've noticed two common mistakes students make when adjusting their car's position: either steering too aggressively or not moving the steering wheel at all. Adjusting the car's position should be like threading a needle—small, precise movements. For example, when exiting parallel parking, slowly turn the wheel fully to the right when the left corner of the car's front touches the line, then straighten it once the front aligns with the lane's center line. Remember, each steering wheel movement shouldn't exceed a quarter turn, and focusing on distant reference points is more accurate than fixating on the car's front. On rainy days when the training area's windows fog up, I have them use the door frame and ground lines as references—a two-finger width distance is just right.
As someone who just passed the Subject 2 test last week, let me share my experience! There's actually a method to adjusting the car body during curb parking: first align the wiper's highest point with the right lane line and avoid sudden braking when hearing the parking instruction. Gradually decelerate while observing the right mirror – a three-finger width between the rear door handle and the curb is ideal. The steering wheel only needs minimal adjustments, just slight turns like turning a keyhole. The ultimate trick is observing the angle between the mirror's lower edge and the curb – when both sides form symmetrical angles, your car is perfectly aligned.
