What are the key points for making a U-turn in a narrow road during Subject 2?
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The technique for making a U-turn in a narrow road mainly involves "three forward movements and two reverse movements." Completing this series of actions is not particularly difficult. Below is an introduction to the technique: Control the steering wheel: Push the front of the car as close as possible to the innermost corner; turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction, reverse, and try to get the rear of the car as close as possible to the "rear wall"; then, turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction again, move the car forward, and at this point, you only need to perform one more reverse action to easily drive the car out of the "dead end." Here are the precautions for the test: Do not stall the engine; the action must be completed within "three forward movements and two reverse movements"; the movements must not be sluggish; avoid touching the infrared monitoring line. Specific operation for the first forward movement: After slowing down the vehicle, turn on the left turn signal, shift into 1st gear (or D gear), and keep the vehicle close to the right edge of the road (about 30 cm). Quickly turn the steering wheel one and a half turns to the left. When the left front wheel is about 1 meter from the left sideline, quickly turn the steering wheel back to the right to straighten it, then stop, completing the first forward movement. First reverse movement: After shifting into reverse gear (or R gear), quickly turn the steering wheel one and a half turns to the right to reverse. Observe the right rear wheel through the right rearview mirror. When the right rear wheel is about 1 meter from the right sideline, quickly turn the steering wheel back to the left to straighten it, then stop, completing the first reverse movement. Second forward movement: Shift into 1st gear (or D gear), quickly turn the steering wheel one and a half turns to the left to drive forward. When the right front wheel is about 1 meter from the roadside line, quickly turn the steering wheel back to the right to straighten it, then stop, completing the second forward movement. Second reverse movement: After shifting into reverse gear (or R gear) and starting, quickly turn the steering wheel one and a half turns to the right to reverse. Observe the distance between the left rear wheel and the sideline through the left rearview mirror. When it is about 1 meter away, turn the steering wheel back to the left to straighten it, then stop, completing the second reverse movement. Evaluation criteria for the project: Failing to complete the U-turn within three forward movements and two reverse movements results in disqualification; running over the road edge line with the wheels results in disqualification; stopping midway results in disqualification; exceeding 2 minutes in operation time results in disqualification.
When I first practiced the narrow road U-turn in Subject 2, it was quite challenging. The key is to master several points: first, park the car close to the right side, with the tires about 30 centimeters from the curb for easier reference. After turning the steering wheel fully to the left, keep an eye on the left rearview mirror to monitor the tire position. When it's about to touch the curb, immediately straighten the steering wheel, then slowly adjust the angle to the right to align the front of the car without hitting anything. Practicing a few times will help you remember the feel. Always remember to use the turn signal to alert others around you and check the blind spots for any pedestrians or approaching vehicles—safety first, don’t rush. Mark the practice area and go through it repeatedly, stay relaxed, and you’ll get the hang of it naturally.
