What is the operation process of the right-angle turn in Subject 2?
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The operation process of the right-angle turn in Subject 2 is: after hearing the test voice instruction, engage the 1st gear to move forward with the clutch in a semi-engaged state. From inside the car, observe that the right front of the car is about one-third into the outer edge line of the lane. When the car reaches the point where the driver aligns with the protruding point of the right-angle turn, quickly turn the steering wheel fully to the left. When the car body is parallel to the edge line, quickly straighten the steering wheel and smoothly drive out of the right-angle turn. Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and is the abbreviation for the field driving skill test subjects. The test items for small cars C1 and C2 include reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-turns) (some areas also include a sixth item, high-speed card collection).
When practicing driving, I found the key to a 90-degree turn is to enter slowly and prepare in advance. First, reduce the speed to below 15 km/h, stabilize the clutch and brake to avoid stalling. Then, identify the reference point—usually, the instructor will say to quickly turn the steering wheel fully left or right when the hood covers a certain point of the front line. During the turn, maintain a steady speed—not too fast or too slow—while checking the rearview mirror in the turning direction to avoid crossing the line. Once the turn is complete and the car straightens, immediately return the steering wheel to the center. A common mistake I make during practice is turning the wheel too late, which often leads to crossing the corner line. I recommend practicing multiple times to build proficiency, and staying calm during the test. This task isn’t actually difficult—it mainly tests timing control and composure. Simulating real scenarios in open spaces during practice is very helpful.
