Should the reference point be earlier or later when the seat is forward in Subject 2?
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When the seat is forward, the reference point will be earlier. If the seat is adjusted higher, each operation should be performed a little earlier; conversely, if the seat is adjusted lower, each operation can be delayed slightly. During the learning of Subject 2, it is necessary to find a suitable angle for yourself. Before getting into the car, be sure to adjust the car seat and the angle of the rearview mirror. Fix a position each time, and adjust to your familiar position the next time you practice driving, so you won't be disturbed by other students' adjustments. Effects of the seat being too forward or too backward: If the seat is too forward, although the driver's field of vision is broadened, it will cause an uncomfortable driving experience, restricting the movement of legs and feet, making it difficult to flexibly control the brake, throttle, and clutch. It may also cause the driver's chest to press against the steering wheel, affecting the driver's ability to turn the steering wheel. If the seat is too backward, the driver's field of vision will be partially blocked by the engine hood, making it difficult to clearly see the road signs ahead. At the same time, the driver's legs and feet will also lack flexibility when controlling the brake, throttle, and clutch. Height of the seat: The adjustment of the seat height has a significant impact on the Subject 2 test. Tests such as hill start, right-angle turn, S-curve driving, reverse parking, and parallel parking all require timely observation. If the seat height is not adjusted properly, it will affect the driver's judgment to some extent.
If the seat is too far forward, you'll generally need to adjust your reference points slightly backward. Think about it: when you sit closer to the front, your eyes are nearer to the windshield, making ground markers appear farther back than they actually are. If you turn the steering wheel at your usual reference point, you might be too late. For example, when reversing into a parking spot, if you wait until the lower edge of the rearview mirror covers the corner of the parking space as usual, but you're sitting much closer to the steering wheel, you'll need to turn the wheel a split second later than normal for accuracy. Similarly, when checking the left-side mirror, the changed viewing angle means you'll also need to adjust the height of your reference point. When I was learning to drive, I kept crossing the line because I sat too far forward—my instructor had me delay my reference point by 5 cm, and I nailed it immediately. Actually, the seat angle has a bigger impact than forward/backward positioning; sitting too upright will make all reference points come earlier than expected.
