Is the accelerator pedal used in Subject 2 of the driving test?
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Subject 2 mainly examines whether the trainee has mastered the basic driving operation essentials and possesses the fundamental ability to control the vehicle. The power provided by the clutch is sufficient to complete the entire Subject 2 test, so there is no need to use the accelerator pedal. Additional information is as follows: 1. Subject 2: Subject 2 is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment, referred to as the field driving skill test. For small cars (C1/C2), the test items include five mandatory components: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves (commonly known as S-turns). 2. Passing standards for Subject 2: The full score is 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. For large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required to pass. For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is required to pass.
Back when I was practicing for the driving test (Subject 2), my instructor kept reminding me not to touch the accelerator, worried that the car might suddenly lurch forward if I wasn't careful. Test maneuvers like reverse parking and parallel parking could be done at idle speed in first gear, just slowly moving by coordinating the clutch with the brake—hardly needing to press the accelerator. Occasionally, a light tap on the accelerator during hill starts prevented stalling, but otherwise, it was strictly off-limits. During training, we focused entirely on the steering wheel and clutch, leaving the accelerator untouched. The examiner also emphasized safety first, noting that using the accelerator less during the test could lower the failure rate. Honestly, once you get the hang of it, it's quite relaxing—no need to constantly worry about speed. Remember, the key to passing the driving test is steady control. Using the accelerator less actually gives peace of mind, so just practice your clutch control more.
