What are the skills for pulling over in the B2 subject three test?
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Pulling over is a test item in the B2 subject three exam. Passing the road test means you are not far from obtaining your driver's license. In daily life, there are many situations that require emergency parking, so knowing how to safely pull over is very important. Below are the techniques for pulling over in the B2 road test: 1. When the examiner gives the instruction to pull over, first observe the road conditions behind and to the right through the interior and exterior rearview mirrors, then turn on the right turn signal. 2. Press the brake pedal moderately. 3. Turn the steering wheel to the right (the first turn to the right to pull over). 4. When the speed drops below first gear, press the clutch pedal to let the car coast forward. During the coasting process, turn the steering wheel to straighten the car. At the same time, adjust the vehicle and the distance between the car body and the curb.
When pulling over, I feel the most important thing is to slow down in advance and turn on the signal. I remember during the driving test for Subject 3, the instructor told me to brake and reduce speed below 20 km/h as soon as I saw the instruction, while keeping the right turn signal on for more than 3 seconds. After checking the rearview mirror to confirm there are no vehicles, slowly move to the right, paying attention to aligning the wiper's raised point with the roadside white line for the most accurate positioning. Make slight adjustments to the steering wheel without turning too sharply, and straighten the wheels when the car is almost aligned. Finally, maintain a distance of 30 cm; I usually stop when the gap between the car body and the white line in the rearview mirror is about a fist's width. Don't forget to engage the handbrake and shift to neutral. This part isn't difficult; practicing more to get a feel for the car is key. Just avoid being overly nervous and turning the wheel too sharply, which could cause the tires to cross the line.
When I took my driving test, I was particularly afraid of exceeding the distance during parallel parking. Later, I summarized a few practical tips. First, decelerate smoothly—using first gear to inch forward is the safest. Second, don’t just rely on the rearview mirror; turn your head to check the right-side window to confirm the position. For alignment, I recommend two methods: either the lower edge of the rearview mirror just covers the curb, or align the lower right corner of the windshield with the curb. Make small steering adjustments of only 15 degrees at a time, fine-tuning like adjusting a radio’s volume. After parking, don’t release the foot brake immediately—confirm the distance is appropriate before shifting to neutral and engaging the handbrake. I suggest practicing with a water bottle as a curb to get a feel for it.
