How to Drive Through the S-Curve in Subject 2?
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When the voice prompt indicates the start of the test and the vehicle enters the curve driving section, adjust the vehicle to stay as close as possible to the right sideline, because the first curve is a left turn. Pay attention to observe when the left front corner of the vehicle approaches the right sideline, then turn the steering wheel one full turn to the left to ensure the outer edge of the curve always aligns with the middle of the front of the car. After turning left one full turn, look at the left rearview mirror to clearly see the distance between the rear of the vehicle and the left sideline from the mirror. Adjust the steering to maintain a distance of about 30 centimeters. After completing the first curve, straighten the steering wheel and drive straight. At this point, look at the small mirror on the right front corner of the vehicle to see that the body of the car maintains a distance of about 30 centimeters from the right sideline. When the front wheels have already left the curve area, turn the steering wheel half a turn to the right to prevent the rear wheels from crossing the line. Make sure to wait until the vehicle has completely exited before turning the wheel, not before.
When I was learning to drive and taking the Subject 2 test, the S-curve practice took me quite some time. The instructor emphasized slowing down to first gear before entering, maintaining a speed of about 5-10 km/h, and keeping my eyes fixed on a stationary reference point about 20 meters ahead, such as a roadside tree or a sign, without looking down at the wheels. The steering wheel movements should be smooth: when entering a left turn, steer slightly to the left early to align the front left corner of the car with the inner edge of the curve, then straighten the wheel before turning right and steer slightly to the right. The car's position is observed through the rearview mirrors—the left mirror shows the left wheel about 30 cm from the edge, and similarly for the right mirror. As a beginner, I often crossed the line because I turned the wheel too sharply, but after practicing over a dozen more times, I got the hang of the rhythm. On the day of the test, I took deep breaths to stay calm and navigated the curves step by step, focusing on the reference points from practice and ignoring the timer.
