Is the right-angle turn in Subject 2 a left turn or a right turn?
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Both are acceptable, as the difference between left and right turns in the right-angle turn of Subject 2 is not significant. Below are the relevant details: 1. Small vehicle test content: The test items include reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-turns) as five mandatory items (some regions also include a sixth item, high-speed card collection). 2. Large vehicle test content: The test items include stake test, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, driving over a single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turns, passing through a width-restricted gate, navigating continuous obstacles, driving on undulating roads, making U-turns on narrow roads, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp turns on mountainous roads, tunnels, rainy (foggy) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling.
I remember when practicing the Subject 2 test at driving school, right-angle turns were usually right turns because we drive on the right side of the road in China, making right turns more aligned with real-world driving habits. When practicing, you need to slow down in advance, carefully observe the distance between the car body and the roadside line, and ensure the wheels don't cross the inner corner line; touching the line during the test would result in an immediate fail—it was really tough. I used to mess it up often, turning the wheel too late and hitting the curb, but later the instructor had me practice low-speed steering control techniques more. After enough practice, I found that right turns were actually easier to adapt to, offering a clearer view. In everyday driving, though right-angle turns seem minor, they train precision steering and spatial awareness. Back when I was learning, the Subject 2 test course was set up entirely with right turns, but I heard some places might use left turns instead, adapting to local conditions. Ultimately, mastering the technique matters more than the direction.
The memories of the Subject 2 driving test are quite vivid. Back in my day, the 90-degree turn was mostly a right turn. The actual test depends on the layout of the test site—some are set up for left turns, but most are right turns to align with right-hand traffic rules. The key is to control the speed and not go too fast, adjusting the steering promptly without delay. During practice, I spent a lot of time mastering right turns, and once I got familiar with them, left turns became no issue. Now, after ten years of driving, I know that 90-degree turns require checking mirrors and avoiding blind spots—the test is just the basics. The driving test items are designed to cultivate a sense of control, and turns can be in either direction, but right turns are more common because the driver's seat is on the left, making it easier to observe. If you hit the line during the test and fail, you’ll have to retake it.
