What gear is used for Subject 2 driving test?
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Subject 2 is divided into reverse parking and platform tests. The reverse parking test involves switching between 1st gear and reverse gear. Below is relevant information: 1. Reverse parking and platform: Subject 2 consists of reverse parking and platform tests. The reverse parking test requires switching between 1st gear and reverse gear, while the platform test includes parallel parking, also involving switching between 1st gear and reverse gear. All other test items are conducted in 1st gear. 2. Not recommended to use 2nd or 3rd gear: It is safer to use 1st gear, and using 2nd or 3rd gear is not recommended. The reason is that test vehicles in Subject 2 generally do not have an accelerator pedal, and the vehicle lacks sufficient speed to shift into 2nd or even 3rd gear. This may directly cause the vehicle to stall, leading to an immediate stop and resulting in automatic failure. Additionally, excessive speed significantly increases the likelihood of crossing the line.
When I took the driving test for Subject Two before, I found that I basically only used first gear and reverse gear throughout the entire process. The test included items such as reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, right-angle turns, and starting on a slope. Each step required precise control of the vehicle speed. For reversing into a parking space, I directly shifted into reverse gear and slowly backed up while coordinating with the rearview mirrors. For other items, I operated in first gear because the speed requirement was very slow, usually maintaining idle speed, which made it easier to adjust the steering wheel to avoid crossing the lines. Starting on a slope was a key point—I had to press the brake, release the clutch, and tap the accelerator in first gear to prevent rolling back or stalling. During practice, I often panicked when shifting into reverse gear, and the engine would stall if I didn’t fully depress the clutch. After practicing several times, I got much better at mastering the rhythm. The test area had limited space, and using higher gears would accelerate too quickly, leading to loss of control and points. In short, operating in low gears is both safe and easier to pass. I recommend new learners spend more time practicing clutch coordination. After passing, I felt the gear design of the entire test was very reasonable and beginner-friendly.
