What does it mean to bring a piece of ginger for the Subject 2 driving test?
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Bringing a piece of ginger for the Subject 2 driving test symbolizes 'just passing' and can also help alleviate motion sickness. Below are the precautions for the Subject 2 test: 1. Before the test: Candidates must bring their ID card and exam admission ticket, arrive at the waiting hall 30 minutes in advance according to the scheduled date and session to verify fingerprints and collect a check-in number. Pay attention to the hall's broadcast for calling numbers and the information displayed on the screen. 2. After the test: There are two chances to take the test, meaning one initial attempt and one make-up. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, a make-up test will be conducted immediately. Those who fail the make-up test need to schedule another test after 10 days.
Oh, I can totally relate to this! Last time when I accompanied my cousin for his Subject 2 driving test, I burst out laughing seeing him carrying a piece of ginger into the exam. It's actually just for a homophone pun—'jiang' (ginger) sounds like 'jiang' (will), so 'jiang guo' (pass with ginger) implies 'will pass,' seeking good luck. But between you and me, our driving instructor said that two years ago, a student actually stuffed ginger under the brake pedal, and during the hill start, the ginger rolled under the accelerator and got stuck, almost causing a collision with the poles! If you really want to bring it, remember to keep it in your pocket and not stuff it randomly. Actually, mindset is the most important—when I took my Subject 2 test, chewing mint candy to calm my nerves worked much better than carrying ginger.
