For small automatic transmission vehicles, the "hill start and stop" item has been removed from the subject 2 exam, reducing the test items from 5 to 4. The remaining items are: reverse parking, right-angle turn, parallel parking, and curve driving. All four test items must be passed in one attempt to qualify. The techniques for the four test items are as follows: Reverse Parking: The key to reverse parking is finding the "accurate reference points" and "minor steering adjustments" that suit the individual learner. Since each learner has different height proportions, the reference points provided by the instructor may vary. Only by finding the points that work for oneself can one master the technique. Key reference points include: the steering wheel full-lock point when reversing, the half-turn back point, the straightening point, the stopping point, and the full-lock points for left and right turns. Parallel Parking: The trick for this item is to observe through the right rearview mirror before entering the parking space. When the centerline of the right rear wheel aligns with the extension of the front boundary line, turn the steering wheel fully to the right. Then, observe through the left rearview mirror to ensure the vehicle slowly reverses. Once the vehicle is in the parking space, pay attention to the distance between the left rear wheel and the side line. Curve Driving: This item is relatively easier compared to the previous two. The key assessment point is the ability to make continuous turns as the vehicle follows the S-shaped curve. Reference points can include the depressions on either side of the front hood. Right-Angle Turn: This item is essentially the left exit part of the reverse parking test isolated as a separate task. The main challenge is the positional relationship between the left rear wheel and the inner corner of the turn. The key to solving this problem is observing the distance between the right side of the vehicle and the right boundary line when entering the turn.
