Should You Fasten the Seat Belt or Adjust the Seat First in Subject 2?
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Adjust the seat first, then fasten the seat belt. Below is additional information related to Subject 2: 1. Subject 2 Exam Content: Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and refers to the field driving skills test. For small cars (C1 and C2), the exam includes five mandatory items: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start and stop, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as the S-curve). Some regions also include a sixth item: high-speed toll card collection. Starting from June 1, 2021, the "hill start and stop" item will be removed from the Subject 2 test for small automatic transmission vehicle licenses. 2. Passing Standards: For large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, and large trucks, a score of 90 is required; for other vehicle types, a score of 80 is required.
On my first day practicing Subject 2, the instructor repeatedly emphasized that the sequence of getting into the car must not be messed up. You must adjust the seat first before fastening the seatbelt! I had this experience: I hurriedly got in and buckled up, only to find the seat too far back. My feet barely reached the pedals, and I almost stalled because I couldn’t press the clutch properly. The instructor said this not only makes you uncomfortable but also means the seatbelt might not be tight enough to provide proper protection. During the exam, getting the sequence wrong will cost you points and affect subsequent operations—like reversing into the garage, where you need a stable position and clear visibility. Now I’ve developed a habit: once seated, I slide the seat back and forth to find the right position, making sure my back fits snugly against the seatback. After adjusting, I immediately fasten and tighten the seatbelt. The whole process takes 30 seconds but lays the foundation for safety. Actually, the Subject 2 pre-driving steps also include adjusting the mirrors and checking the dashboard—following the full procedure ensures a smooth pass. Safety always comes first, but with proper comfort settings, your movements become more precise.
