When to turn the steering wheel to the extreme during reversing into the garage in Subject 2?
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When reversing into the garage in Subject 2, turn the steering wheel to the extreme when the front hood of the car just becomes invisible from the roadside line. Subject 2 test items: The test items include five compulsory subjects: reversing into the garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curve). Some regions also have a sixth item: high-speed card collection. Subject 2 passing criteria: The full score is 100 points, with evaluation standards set for disqualification, deduction of 20 points, 10 points, or 5 points. For applicants of large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required to pass. For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is sufficient to pass.
The timing of turning the steering wheel to full lock when exiting the reverse parking in Subject 2 is crucial. When your car is reversing out of the parking space and you see the front of the car just covering the front boundary line of the parking space, quickly turn the steering wheel all the way to full lock. This point is critical because once the front of the car covers the line, it means the front wheels are in the right position, allowing the wheels to smoothly turn out after steering. At the same time, take a quick glance at the left and right rearview mirrors to ensure the rear wheels aren't scraping the corners of the parking space, then gradually straighten the steering wheel and drive away. I've seen many trainees hesitate at this critical moment, resulting in running over the line and failing the test. Practice until the movement is crisp and decisive—act the moment you see the line covered.
Back when I took the driving test for Subject 2, reversing out of the garage stumped me a few times. Later, I figured out that the key to turning the steering wheel fully when exiting is the position of the car's front: when the hood covers the front boundary line, immediately turn the steering wheel all the way. The movement needs to be quick, don’t hesitate, so the car can smoothly turn out. During the test, my hands were shaky and slow at first, almost hitting the corner of the garage, but later I focused on the hood's position and passed. Actually, the distance between the wheels and the line also needs attention—keeping it within half a meter is safer. A few more practices and you’ll get it right.
