Should You Fasten the Seat Belt or Adjust the Seat First in Subject 2 Driving Test?

[AshlynDella]

In the Subject 2 driving test, you should adjust the seat first before fastening the seat belt. Below is extended information about Subject 2: 1. Teaching Objectives: Master the most fundamental driving operation essentials and possess basic vehicle control capabilities. Proficiently grasp basic methods for site and on-site road driving, with the ability to reasonably use vehicle control components and correctly control the spatial position of the vehicle, accurately managing the vehicle's driving position, speed, and route. 2. Score Confirmation: The Subject 2 test is taken once, and those who fail can retake it once. Those who do not participate in the retest or fail the retest will have their current test terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skill test permit, the number of scheduled tests for Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skills tests must not exceed five. Those who fail the fifth scheduled test will have their previously passed subjects invalidated.

[DeAlex]

I just passed the driving test’s Subject 2 and deeply relate to this sequence. After getting in the car, you should first adjust the seat to a comfortable position, ensuring you can easily reach the pedals and operate the steering wheel. Then, adjust the rearview mirrors to ensure clear visibility. Finally, fasten the seatbelt. Why? Because if you fasten the seatbelt first, your body will be restricted when adjusting the seat, making it uncomfortable or even causing operational errors or distractions. During the exam, the examiner emphasized this process to cultivate safe habits; getting the order wrong will result in point deductions because it shows a lack of safety awareness. My friend failed the reverse parking in the mock test because the incorrect sequence made the seatbelt too tight, restricting movement and causing them to cross the line. Developing this habit also makes actual driving smoother, avoiding mistakes right from the start. In short, remember: sit, adjust, check mirrors, fasten—this is the first step to acing Subject 2.

[NaomiDella]

From a safety perspective, the sequence of actions when driving or taking a test cannot be messed up. After getting in the car, I insist on adjusting the seat first to find a comfortable position where I can easily reach the pedals and steering wheel, then adjusting the mirrors to check blind spots, and finally fastening the seat belt. The seat belt is the last line of protection, not a tool for adjustment; fastening it first can restrict body movement, potentially causing jams during operation and leading to driving errors. In the Category 2 driving test, the examiner will observe these details, and getting the sequence wrong may result in immediate point deductions or a failing grade. Our instructor taught us that seat position affects brake response, mirrors impact parallel parking, and once the seat belt is fastened, you shouldn’t move around—developing good habits can significantly reduce test-day stress. It took me several practice sessions to get used to this routine when learning to drive, and now I naturally follow this process whenever I hit the road.

[MacAdelyn]

As a beginner who just started learning to drive, I have a deep impression of the sequence for getting in the car during the Subject 2 test: first adjust the seat to a position where you can comfortably press the clutch and brake pedals, ensuring your legs are long enough—otherwise, reversing might go wrong. Then adjust the mirrors to clearly see the rear. Finally, fasten the seatbelt. Don’t rush to buckle up first, or adjusting the seat will feel like being tied up, making it uncomfortable and prone to damaging the belt. During the test, I’ve seen many people get the sequence wrong—fastening the belt before adjusting their position, leading to poor visibility and failing the hill start. Developing this simple and practical habit makes passing the test easier: sit properly, find the right position, and buckle up last.