What are the preparation steps for Subject 2?

[ArthurAnn]

Bring your documents and wait in the hall, then enter the examination area with your ID card and locate the assigned vehicle by its number at the starting point. Adjust the seat and prepare accordingly, then raise your hand to signal the security personnel for a facial recognition check. Upon success, follow the voice instructions to begin the first test item—reverse parking. If a serious violation occurs, you will immediately hear the announcement: 'This test is disqualified.' If you pass, the voice will announce the completion of the parallel parking item after it is successfully finished.

[SarahLee]

I think preparing for Subject 2 requires breaking down each item and practicing relentlessly. Reversing into the garage is the hardest, which should be practiced in three steps: first, turn the steering wheel fully and watch the rearview mirror until the garage corner disappears, then turn back half a circle and straighten the wheel when the car body is parallel. For parallel parking, rely on the 30 cm distance to press the yellow line and turn the steering wheel, stopping when the front of the car is straight. For the slope fixed-point parking, find the correct position where the wiper's bump presses the line, and don’t release the clutch too quickly when starting. For the right-angle turn, remember to turn on the indicator light in advance and avoid pressing the corner. For the curve driving, keep the front of the car close to the inner side of the curve and avoid sweeping the line. When practicing, remember to adjust the seat and rearview mirror angles to the same fixed position each time to ensure accuracy. Practice clutch control until your foot doesn’t shake. Spend at least two hours a day practicing each item relentlessly, review recordings to see where you pressed the line and adjust your movements, and simulate the test three times before the exam to be steady.

[DeAdriana]

Last year, my experience with the Subject 2 driving test was to prepare in stages. The first stage involved spending three days specifically practicing reverse parking, turning the steering wheel fully when the rear of the car was two fingers' width from the corner of the parking space in the rearview mirror. The second stage focused on hill starts, releasing the clutch until the car trembled slightly before releasing the brake. The third stage involved practicing all five test items in sequence, completing three full laps daily. I recommend recording the instructor's guidance on key points with your phone and listening to it repeatedly, then drawing a map of the test site at home to simulate steering wheel movements. Wear soft-soled flat shoes for precise clutch control—avoid thick-soled shoes. After scheduling the test, focus on practicing weak areas; I added an extra hour of hill practice daily. On test day, arrive early to clear your mind, chew gum to ease nerves before getting in the car, and adjust the seat and test the clutch calmly before starting.

[LeMackenzie]

The key to Subject 2 is familiarizing yourself with the vehicle and the test area. When practicing, choose a fixed position to adjust the seat and mirrors, and memorize reference points. For reversing into the garage, turn the steering wheel without hesitation when the lower edge of the left mirror covers the line. For parallel parking, it's better to turn the steering wheel early than late, as corrections can still be made. For hill parking, a one-finger width between the car body and the side line in the right mirror is acceptable. For curve driving, using the raised point on the wiper of the engine hood to follow the yellow line is the safest. Staying relaxed is most important—don't overthink the test results. When I practiced, I always stuck small notes on the seatback to remind myself to slow down and control the clutch. On the test day, bring your ID card and arrive early. Fasten your seatbelt and pull the handbrake when getting in the car. Before each test item, stop, take a deep breath, and then proceed.