
There are mainly 5 techniques for the steering wheel operation in the curve driving of Subject 2, which are as follows: 1. When the vehicle is about to enter the S-curve, remember to align the car body straight and pay attention to the position of the front of the car, driving the car towards the middle of the road. 2. When the edge of the left engine cover coincides with the yellow line on the road surface, turn the steering wheel one full turn to the left, completing the first curve. 3. Drive along the edge line and make timely corrections if there is any deviation. 4. After completing the first curve, straighten the car body and continue driving along the yellow line on the ground, remembering not to cross the line and always stay observant. 5. After passing the curve, remember to straighten the car body and drive out.

Having been a driving instructor for so many years, I always emphasize that curve driving should be steady and slow. Let's first talk about the key points when entering a curve: when the left front corner of the car touches the right boundary line, slowly turn the steering wheel one full turn to the right. Continue moving forward, and at this time, pay attention to the distance between the wheel and the boundary line in the left rearview mirror, maintaining about 30 centimeters for the safest distance. When the front of the car reaches the junction of the curve, straighten the steering wheel. Immediately upon entering the left turn, when the right front corner touches the left boundary line, quickly turn the steering wheel one full turn to the left. Throughout the entire process, the speed must not be fast; holding the clutch at the semi-engagement point is the most stable. Do not lock the steering wheel; remember to turn it at a constant speed, and always adjust the car's position through the left and right rearview mirrors.

I've taken five driving tests and found that the key to curve driving boils down to four words: find points and watch lines. Align the front of the car with the center of the entrance, then turn the steering wheel one full turn to the right when the left protrusion on the engine hood touches the right yellow line. Next, quickly scan three positions: align the lower left corner of the windshield with the center line of the road, check the left rearview mirror to ensure the wheels don't cross the line, and glance at the right front corner of the car to prepare for touching the left line. Once the right front corner of the car contacts the left line, quickly turn the steering wheel one full turn to the left. Before exiting the curve, check the rearview mirror and make slight adjustments to ensure the rear of the car passes smoothly. The entire process should not exceed 20 seconds, and keeping the speed below 5 km/h is safest.

When driving the training car with students through S-curves, I focus on teaching three steering techniques. Classic technique: Turn according to the reference points on the hood, steering one full turn left and right respectively for each curve. Lazy technique: Enter the curve early from the outer side of the lane, always steering with one hand and making minor adjustments within a quarter turn. Advanced technique: Follow the edge line using the raised points on the wipers, with steering generally not exceeding half a turn. Regardless of the technique, constant correction using the side mirrors is essential. Observe the distance to the white line in the mirrors—steer 15 degrees in the opposite direction if one side is too narrow, or reduce by 10 degrees if too wide. Never relax before the rear wheels exit the curve.

Last time I accompanied my best friend for her driving test, I noticed the key point for deductions in the curve driving exercise was the timing of straightening the steering wheel. After turning right by one full rotation of the wheel, you shouldn't wait until the car body is completely straight to return the wheel. Instead, you should immediately straighten the wheel when the front of the car reaches the junction of the curve, which is the point where the left line starts to turn right. Then, as soon as the left line of the left curve touches the right corner of the car's front, immediately turn left by one full rotation. The reaction time in between is just three seconds. Another tip: when exiting the curve, check the right rearview mirror. If the right line is too close, push the steering wheel 10 degrees to the left with your left hand to widen the distance, and straighten the wheel immediately once the car body is aligned.

As a safety officer at the driving test center for seven years, I've witnessed thousands of people taking the curve driving test. The core steering wheel movements are just three: turn right 1 circle when entering right, straighten during the transition, and turn left 1 circle when entering left. However, most mistakes occur due to lack of directional anticipation. My advice is to observe the sideline direction two meters in advance. For example, when you see the left curve sideline starting to slant right, prepare to adjust the steering. Don't wait until the car front touches the line to act - steer smoothly along the curve. Handle the steering wheel like carrying a tray, keeping arms relaxed with speed matching the vehicle's pace. The test center curves are sharper than practice areas; after the final left turn, delay straightening by half a second to prevent rear wheels from touching the corner.


