How to Adjust the Rearview Mirrors for Subject Two?
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Methods for adjusting rearview mirrors in Subject Two: 1. Left side: Adjust so that the edge of your car is just out of view horizontally, and the horizon is positioned in the middle vertically. 2. Right side: Adjust so that the edge of your car is just out of view horizontally, and the horizon is positioned in the middle vertically. 3. Interior rearview mirror: Adjust to center the entire rear window in the mirror. Introduction to Subject Two test: Subject Two (Field Driving) involves actual vehicle operation and is graded only as pass or fail. It consists of 9 mandatory test items (all without poles), including reverse parking, narrow road U-turn, parallel parking, hill start and stop, right-angle turn, curve driving, emergency braking, tunnel driving, and toll booth card collection. All nine items must be passed to successfully complete the Subject Two test.
When taking the second driving test, the instructor emphasized every day that the mirrors must be adjusted precisely. The left mirror should position the rear door handle at the top right corner of the mirror, with a slight view of the rear wheel and the ground, making it especially clear to see the corner of the garage when reversing. The right mirror should be tilted more towards the ground, with the rear door handle at the top left corner, and the ground space should occupy one-third of the mirror to avoid pressing the line during curve driving. When adjusting, sit upright without leaning your back away from the seat. On the test site, you can secretly observe the wheel marks of others as reference lines. Those with high myopia should remember to wear their accustomed glasses for adjustment; otherwise, the actual reference points may deviate. Those who have retaken the test are advised to practice confirming the mirror angle before starting on a slope, as the visibility on the slope is significantly worse.
Here's a veteran driving examiner's practical trick: When adjusting the left mirror, first press your fist vertically against the lower edge of the window, aligning the mirror's outermost edge with the second knuckle of your hand. This positions the car body perfectly at one-quarter of the mirror's surface. For the right mirror, adjust it to see the rear wheel touching the white line—the simplest method is to align the mirror's outermost edge two finger-widths inward from the ground marking. Always reset the mirror position by adjusting it twice before driving, as mirrors in many older cars tend to sag. After adjustment, lean out to ensure the front door handle is visible in the mirror—this is a crucial reference for judging height.
