How to Adjust Vehicle Speed in Subject 2?
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To maintain stable speed, you must place your foot near the critical point between semi-engagement and neutral coasting, making fine adjustments back and forth. When you feel the vehicle is about to stop, slightly lift the clutch to provide more power and increase the speed. When you feel the speed is too fast, press the clutch slightly to reduce power output and decrease the speed. Here are some relevant details: 1. The correct posture for pressing the clutch: place the sole of your foot on the clutch pedal with the heel touching the ground. When the clutch is pressed to the lowest point, keep the knee slightly bent. Women should not wear high heels or use the toes to press the pedal or lift the heel, as this will result in insufficient force. 2. Master the correct way to use the brake: press lightly and gradually increase the force to bring the vehicle to a smooth stop. Get used to starting with semi-engagement to perceive the different states between starting on flat ground and starting with semi-engagement. When stopping, press the clutch to the bottom first, then press the brake, or press both simultaneously. This method is only suitable for Subject 2 because of the low speed. After stopping, shift to neutral, release the clutch first, and then release the brake.
In the Subject 2 driving test, adjusting the vehicle speed mainly involves practicing clutch and brake control, especially for manual transmission cars. The half-engagement of the clutch is a core skill—lightly press the clutch to find the point where the car moves without stalling; too light and it stalls, too heavy and the speed becomes too slow, affecting timing. During reverse parking or hill starts, maintain a stable, slow speed to avoid crossing lines or making mistakes. I often remind students that if the speed is too fast at first, don’t panic—use the brake to slightly reduce speed while keeping an eye on the rearview mirror and reference points ahead to ensure smooth movements. Practicing repeatedly in an open area to build muscle memory is key.
