Is the Throttle Not Used in Subject Two of the Driving Test?
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The tasks in Subject Two do not require the use of the throttle. Therefore, during regular practice, the instructor's car usually has the throttle locked, making it impossible for students to press it. Moreover, as beginners who have just started learning to drive, students are not yet capable of controlling the throttle's depth and the pressure applied accurately. Hence, Subject Two does not allow students to use the throttle. Some test vehicles may have weaker idling power, so during the hill start test, it might be appropriate to gently tap the throttle to give the car a little extra power. However, as a novice who has never used the throttle before, it is advisable not to touch it casually. Without a precise understanding of the throttle, improper control could easily cause the car to rush out of the test area, posing a threat to other personnel in the examination venue. The key to a successful hill start is: simultaneously press the clutch and brake—turn on the left turn signal—release the handbrake—slowly lift the clutch with your left foot (the slower, the better), until the car starts to vibrate slightly, then stop lifting the clutch—gradually release the brake with your right foot—once the car starts moving, continue to lift the clutch with your left foot while gently applying throttle with your right foot.
