What is the difference in viewing points when adjusting the seat height for Subject 2?
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After adjusting the seat, the viewing points will change, which has a significant impact on Subject 2. Here are the relevant details: 1. All the test items, including hill start, right-angle turn, S-curve driving, reverse parking, and parallel parking, require specific viewing points. 2. If the seat is adjusted higher, each operation should be performed slightly later. If the seat is adjusted lower, operations can be performed slightly earlier. 3. It is recommended to fix a position and adjust it to a familiar and comfortable position during practice, so as not to be affected by adjustments made by other trainees. 4. Trainees are advised not to rigidly memorize viewing points during practice. The feel of the test car is different from that of the training car, and there are no markers to refer to in the test area. Therefore, summarizing experience during regular practice is more important.
Before the Subject 2 test, as a novice driver, I often overlooked the impact of seat height on reference points. During my first practice of reversing into the garage, the seat was set too high, causing my line of sight to be elevated and making the ground reference points blurry and inaccurate. After lowering the seat, my sight became more level, and the reference points became clearer. A higher seat position shifts the reference points downward, making it easy to miss key landmarks, while a lower position raises the points, providing a broader distant view. The instructor reminded me that improper height can increase neck fatigue and distract attention. It's recommended to take time before each drive to adjust the seat to a comfortable position. With practice, referencing points will become instinctive, avoiding mistakes during the test. Practicing in different height scenarios is very helpful.
