Is it necessary to press the accelerator pedal in Subject 2?
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Subject 2 mainly examines the trainee's mastery of basic driving operation essentials and the basic ability to control the vehicle. The clutch's driving force is sufficient to complete the entire Subject 2 test, so there is no need to press the accelerator pedal. Additional information is as follows: 1. Subject 2: Subject 2 is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and is the abbreviation for the field driving skill test. The test items for small cars C1 and C2 include five compulsory items: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curve). 2. Passing standard for Subject 2: The full score is 100 points, with assessment criteria set for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. For large passenger cars, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger cars, and large trucks, a score of 90 is required to pass. For other vehicle types, a score of 80 is required to pass.
When I was learning to drive and taking the Subject 2 test, the instructor repeatedly emphasized never to step on the accelerator—only the clutch and brake were needed to complete all maneuvers. Test items like reverse parking, parallel parking, and hill starts were all low-speed operations, where the car's idle speed was sufficient for smooth movement. I remember accidentally touching the accelerator during practice, causing the car to lurch forward and nearly hit a cone, prompting the instructor to immediately warn of the high risk. The core of Subject 2 is testing your precise control of the vehicle to complete tasks safely within limited space. Pressing the accelerator can easily make the car too fast, leading to test failure or accidents. During practice, focus should be on clutch control—like slowly releasing it to adjust speed. For hill starts, a slight press on the accelerator might prevent rolling back, but the test standards require avoiding it if possible. With driving tests becoming more challenging now, it’s advisable to watch instructional videos and practice fundamentals to avoid such small mistakes affecting scores. In short, in most cases, the accelerator is a major taboo—keeping operations low-pressure is key to passing smoothly.
