Should You Engage the Handbrake or Turn Off the Engine First After the Subject 2 Driving Test?

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TravisLynn
07/29/25 6:56pm
When you have driven to an appropriate distance by the roadside, press the clutch and brake, then shift the gear to neutral, engage the handbrake, and only release the clutch and brake before turning off the engine. Here are the relevant details: 1. Reason: If the handbrake is engaged, the car is effectively locked in place, preventing any forward or backward movement. If the handbrake is not engaged, releasing the foot brake may still allow the car to move slightly forward. Even if the car stops, if there is another vehicle in front, a minor collision could occur. Therefore, it is essential to engage the handbrake before turning off the engine. 2. Driving Test: The test primarily involves practical operations. Apart from the initial and final theoretical exams, it includes two intermediate tests, commonly referred to as the 'small road test' and the 'big road test.' While both tests may seem to take place on regular roads, the Subject 2 test is actually conducted within a test site, whereas the Subject 3 test involves driving on actual roads.
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