Should I swipe my ID card or start the engine first in Subject 2?

[LeAdam]

First, check whether the car is in neutral, whether the handbrake is tightened, whether all the lights are turned off, adjust the seat and rearview mirror, and fasten the seat belt. Then swipe the ID card and listen to the voice broadcast: Subject 2 test begins. Only then can you start the engine. If the car is not in the off state when you get on the car, you must turn it off first. The following is the relevant information: Introduction: Reversing into the garage is one of the five compulsory test items (reversing into the garage, side parking, fixed-point parking and starting on the slope, right-angle turning, and curve driving) of Subject 2 (also known as the small road test) of the driving skill test. Passing score: Subject 2 has a full score of 100 points, and the evaluation criteria for unqualified, minus 20 points, minus 10 points, and minus 5 points are set. Reversing into the garage not according to the prescribed route and sequence, the body out of line, the garage not in place, stopping halfway and failing to complete reversing into the garage within 210 seconds will deduct 100 points and be unqualified.

[DeBentley]

I've been teaching at the driving school for many years and am very familiar with the process of Subject 2 examination. Students must first swipe their ID cards at the designated exam station, which is the first step to activate the entire examination system. Only after identity verification is passed will the system activate the exam module. If they directly start the engine in the car, the exam might not be recorded, leading to invalid results and the risk of retaking. I remember one student was in such a hurry that they started the engine immediately upon entering the car, only to be stopped by the examiner before the exam even began. After that, they adjusted the seat and mirrors, fastened the seatbelt, and only then started the engine to proceed with operations like reversing into the garage. This sequence is not just an exam rule but also helps cultivate safety awareness—just like in real driving, where you check your documents before hitting the road. Never overlook this point just to save time. Developing good habits significantly increases the pass rate.

[StLogan]

I just passed the Subject 2 test recently, and I remember the whole process very clearly. Before the exam, the instructor repeatedly reminded me to first swipe my ID card on the machine at the test site. Only after identity verification and getting ready in the car should I start the engine. During my test, I saw a fellow student next to me try to skip swiping the card and start the car directly, but the examiner stopped them, wasting a chance for nothing. So, the sequence is crucial: swiping the card is the signal to start the exam. If you don't do it, the system won't respond, and starting the engine won't help. Taking some time to adjust the mirrors and seat after getting in the car can actually help ease the tension. In the end, I passed smoothly and found the process super reasonable—safety and identity verification come first. Don't be impulsive like my classmate; listening to the instructor is always the right move.

[DelMarley]

As someone who values driving safety, I believe the steps in the Subject 2 driving test are designed to ensure fairness and safety. First, scanning the ID card confirms the examinee's identity, preventing unauthorized test-taking. Only after successful identity verification and system activation should the examinee enter the vehicle, start the engine, and begin the skill test. This sequence avoids risks of accidental operations or cheating. In my work, I've seen similar cases where wrong sequences led to accidents or invalid results. After entering the vehicle, it's best to adjust the equipment first rather than rushing to start. The entire process is scientifically designed—examinees should simply follow it without confusion.