
Subject 2 preparation sequence for getting into the car involves first walking around the vehicle to check for any abnormalities in the tires; then entering the car, adjusting the seat, fastening the seat belt, and adjusting the mirrors; checking if the handbrake is engaged, if the gear is in neutral, and if the light switches are reset; once everything is ready, follow the instructions to input your fingerprint and begin the test. Important notes for the Subject 2 test: Stopping midway during the test is not allowed. At the start of each test item, there will be a voice prompt in the car, such as 'Please reverse into the parking space,' indicating the official start of that test item. You can only stop when moving from one test item to the next, before the voice prompt for the next item begins. During the test, if any step is not performed correctly and results in a deduction of points, there will be a voice prompt. If you pass, there will be no sound, and you can proceed directly to the next item. After completing the slope fixed-point parking and starting, there will be a voice prompt in the car. If you pass, it will say 'Test passed, please go to the test center to print your results.' If you fail, it will say 'Test failed.'

The sequence of pre-driving preparations is crucial. After teaching for over a decade, I've summarized a set procedure: First, around the car to check the tires and surrounding environment. Upon entering, immediately adjust the seat so your knees are slightly bent and can firmly press the clutch. Then, adjust the mirrors until you can see the rear wheels and door handles. The seatbelt isn't properly secured until you hear a 'click.' Next, check that the gear is in neutral and the handbrake is fully engaged. After starting the car, don't rush to move; test the clutch a few times to feel the half-engagement point. Follow this sequence every practice session to build the habit, ensuring no steps are missed during the test.

That's exactly what I did during yesterday's test: opened the car door and first adjusted the seat's fore/aft position and height, then set both side mirrors to angles where I could clearly see the ground markings. When fastening the seatbelt, I paid special attention to ensuring the buckle was securely latched, followed by confirming the gearshift was in neutral. After starting the engine, I checked the dashboard for warning lights before releasing the handbrake, and made my habitual pre-move gearshift wiggle to double-check I hadn't selected the wrong gear. This sequence took nearly a month of practice to develop muscle memory, ensuring mistake-free execution even under exam stress.

As an examination room inspector, there are several key points to remind: when adjusting the seat, your back must be firmly against the backrest; the rearview mirror must show both the rear wheel and the door handle; the seatbelt buckle must be fully inserted into the slot. The most common mistake is forgetting to check the gear, as many people directly start the engine without ensuring it's in neutral, leading to stalling. The correct sequence is: adjust the seat → adjust the rearview mirror → fasten the seatbelt → confirm neutral gear → engage the handbrake → start the engine → shift into gear and begin. Missing any step may result in point deductions.

A seasoned driver shares a rhyme with you: 'One adjust, two check, three fasten tight, four inspect, five pull, six ignite.' Adjust the seat like sitting on a dragon throne, check the rearview mirror like looking in a mirror, fasten the seatbelt tighter than your first love. Inspect the gear by giving it a shake, pull the handbrake until it squeaks, and after ignition, don't rush to dash off—first glance at the dashboard for any red warning lights. Practice this sequence for a few days, and you'll be more familiar with getting in the car than with eating a meal.

When learning to drive, I was most afraid of forgetting steps, so I created a numbered mnemonic: 1 around the car to check the environment for safety, 2 Adjust the seat to a comfortable position, 3 Adjust the rearview mirrors to see clearly behind, 4 Fasten the seatbelt and listen for the click, 5 Confirm the gear is in neutral, 6 Pull up the handbrake to prevent rolling, 7 Start the engine to prepare for the test. Every time I get in the car, I silently count these seven steps, which is especially helpful for those with poor memory. After practicing a few times, it becomes a conditioned reflex.


