What are the tips and rhymes for gear shifting in Subject 2?

[OGia]

Here are the tips and rhymes for gear shifting in Subject 2: 1. Online: Drive the car straight forward, align the front of the car with the 7-meter line ahead, and slowly turn the steering wheel to the right until it's fully locked. When the left edge of the car aligns with the 7-meter line, turn the wheel one full turn to the left, prepare the brake, then turn another full turn to align the car with the 7-meter line and stop. 2. Close to the garage: Shift into reverse, release the brake, slowly lift the clutch to start the car moving slowly, and keep the clutch pressed. Look at the right rear window point aligning with the middle pole, turn the wheel to the right, and when the middle pole aligns with the left rear pole of the garage, turn the wheel fully to the right. When the right point of the rear windshield aligns with the middle pole, turn the wheel back two full turns to the right, hold the wheel at the 12 o'clock position, and look toward the middle to adjust the rear midpoint. Then, naturally look back at the lower right corner of the rear windshield, and when it aligns with the middle pole, press the clutch and brake to stop. 3. First up: As the car moves, quickly turn the wheel two full turns to the right, and when the left edge of the car aligns with the middle pole, turn the wheel fully to the left (left turn four full turns). When the right edge aligns with the middle pole (car straightens), turn the wheel back two full turns to the right, prepare to brake, and stop. 4. First down: As the car moves, turn the wheel two full turns to the right, and when the left edge aligns with the side pole, turn the wheel fully to the left. When the car straightens, turn the wheel back two full turns, stop without touching the rear pole, and the car should be halfway into the garage.

[NaomiMarie]

I remember my driving instructor always reciting the gear-shifting mantra: 'Depress the clutch fully for quick gear shift, release the clutch slowly while following with the throttle.' It means you must firmly press the clutch pedal before shifting gears, engaging the gear quickly and accurately; when releasing the clutch, do it gradually while gently pressing the throttle to coordinate, thus avoiding stalling or jerking. This mantra was especially helpful during the slope start in Subject 2 of the driving test, as I often practiced the feel of the half-engagement point—releasing the handbrake and accelerating immediately upon sensing the slightest vehicle movement, which reduced many mistakes during the exam. Even during daily maneuvers like reverse parking or right-angle turns, paying attention to gear selection is crucial to avoid mixing up forward and reverse gears. After simulating these actions several times, they become second nature. As seasoned drivers say, practice makes perfect.