Should You Start the Engine Before Swiping ID Card for Subject 2?

[JacksonAnn]

For Subject 2, you should swipe your ID card before starting the engine. Below is relevant information about the content of the Subject 2 test: 1. Large vehicles: Large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, and large trucks are tested on pile driving, parking and starting on slopes, parallel parking, crossing single-plank bridges, driving on curves, turning at right angles, passing through width-restricted gates, navigating continuous obstacles, driving on bumpy roads, making U-turns on narrow roads, as well as simulating highway driving, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnels, rainy (foggy) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling. 2. Small vehicles: Small cars, small automatic transmission cars, small automatic transmission passenger cars for disabled individuals, and low-speed trucks are tested on reversing into a garage, parking and starting on slopes, parallel parking, driving on curves, and turning at right angles.

[LaMason]

I've been teaching the second subject of the driving test for several years, and every time before candidates get into the car, they must first swipe their ID card for identity verification. The reason is simple: the exam system must confirm it's the candidate themselves before allowing the engine to start. If you start the engine first, the vehicle might sound an alarm or lock up, which would disrupt the entire process and waste your time. Swiping the ID card first ensures that the results are validly recorded in the system, preventing cheating by impersonation. After getting into the car, swipe the card, sit down, adjust the seat, and then start the engine. Developing this habit is safer and easier. The examiner monitors the entire process, and getting the sequence wrong increases the chance of losing points. Exam vehicles have protective mechanisms—the engine won't start without identity verification. This design ensures order in the test center and the safety of the candidates, so don't take it lightly to avoid having to retake the test. During practice, follow the real exam procedure multiple times to familiarize yourself with the steps and stay calm.

[OHailey]

I just passed the Subject 2 test last month. I remember that the exam required following a strict sequence: first, you had to go to the verification area to swipe your ID card for information reading. Only after the machine showed a green light were you allowed to get in the car and start the engine. If you rushed to ignite the engine first, the system would immediately report an error or prevent the car from moving. That's an anti-cheating feature—swiping your ID card unlocks the operational permissions. During my first mock test, I didn't pay attention and started the engine first, which led to the examiner reminding me to swipe my card again, causing unnecessary tension for a moment. The exam site was crowded with people in line, and the examiner called out numbers for swiping IDs before starting the car to avoid confusion and misoperation. I recommend asking your instructor about the specific rules before the test, as details might vary slightly between different test centers, but verifying your identity first is the general rule. When it's your turn, take a deep breath and proceed step by step calmly.

[MacRachel]

Having worked in the examination center for many years, candidates must strictly adhere to the procedures: After entering the exam area, the first step is to scan their ID card to register information. Only after the system confirms the details can they be allowed to start the vehicle. This sequence is a mandatory rule because the exam software is designed to unlock operational permissions only after identity verification. Starting the vehicle first may lead to data entry failure or system abnormalities, resulting in an invalid exam and wasted time. The rules are in place to maintain fairness and safety, preventing unauthorized startups that could pose risks. Simply put, scanning the ID card is the first step, followed by starting the vehicle after getting in. Getting the sequence right ensures everything goes smoothly. Paying attention to the details posted in the exam center and following the rules makes the process worry-free and efficient.