What are the test items for automatic transmission vehicles in Subject 2?
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The Subject 2 test for small automatic transmission vehicles consists of four items: reversing into a garage, right-angle turns, parallel parking, and curve driving. All four test items must be passed in one attempt to qualify. The test techniques for the four items are as follows: Reversing into a garage: The key to reversing is finding the "accurate reference points" and "minor steering adjustments" specific to the student. Each student's height and proportions differ, so the reference points provided by the instructor may vary. Only by finding one's own reference points can one master the trick of reversing. Key reference points include: the point to turn the steering wheel fully when reversing, the point to return half a turn, the point to straighten the wheel, the stopping point, and the points to turn the steering wheel fully left or right. Parallel parking: The trick for this item is to observe through the right rearview mirror before entering the parking space. When the central axis of the right rear wheel aligns with the extended line of the front boundary, turn the steering wheel fully to the right. Then, observe through the left rearview mirror to ensure the car slowly reverses. Once the car is in the parking space, pay attention to the distance between the left rear wheel and the boundary line. Curve driving: This item is less challenging compared to the previous two. The key assessment is the ability to make continuous turns as the car follows the S-shaped curve. Reference points can be the depressions on the left and right sides of the front hood. Right-angle turns: This item is essentially the left exit part of the reversing test. The difficulty lies in the positional relationship between the left rear wheel and the inner corner of the garage. The key to solving this problem is observing the distance between the right side of the car and the right boundary line when entering the turn. Subject 2 is scored out of 100, with evaluation criteria for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. A total score of 80 or above is required to pass. Candidates who fail the Subject 2 test can retake it once. Those who do not retake or fail the retest will have their current test terminated and must reschedule the test after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skill test permit, candidates can schedule Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skill tests no more than five times. If the fifth test is still failed, the results of other passed subjects will be invalidated.
I just finished the automatic transmission Subject 2 test, and the items are actually quite practical. The most basic one is reverse parking into a garage, which really tests your sense of direction. I kept running over the lines during my first practice, but later the instructor taught me to watch the position of the garage corner in the rearview mirror, and I gradually got the hang of it. Parallel parking is also important, mainly practicing distance judgment—the rear of the car must not exceed the line by more than 30 centimeters. Curve driving feels like driving on an S-shaped road, testing your ability to make fine adjustments to the steering. The right-angle turn seems simple, but remember to turn on the turn signal in advance, or you’ll lose points directly! Nowadays, many places have also added simulated tunnels and emergency stops. The tunnel item requires quickly turning the lights on and off, and your reaction to sudden situations must be fast. The key to the test is to drive slowly, keep the steering wheel steady, and always watch the rearview mirrors.
