Which reference point should you look at when exiting the garage in Subject 2?
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The best method for exiting the garage in Subject 2 is to observe the rear tire from the left rearview mirror - as soon as it clears the garage corner, immediately turn the steering wheel all the way to ensure perfect execution. Methods for observing lines when exiting: 1. Right line: Adjust the car body by aligning with the right line, keep the left mirror's vertical gap along the right line. Stop when the front horizontal line reaches shoulder level, engage reverse gear and release the clutch. When the left mirror covers the horizontal line corner, turn the steering wheel fully to the right. 2. Waiting for garage lines: Watch the left mirror for garage lines, when the angle reaches 30 degrees, turn back one circle. When the car becomes parallel with the lines, straighten the steering wheel with two full turns. When the left mirror covers the front garage corner, press both clutch and brake. Engage first gear to exit, turn the steering wheel fully left when the car hood touches the line.
When I was taking the driving test for Subject Two, the instructor repeatedly emphasized checking the rearview mirrors when exiting the parking space. With the car parked in the space and ready to start, I first released the clutch to let the car slowly move forward. When I saw the rear wheel crossing the extension line of the parking space corner from the left rearview mirror, I immediately turned the steering wheel all the way to the left. This timing is particularly crucial—turning too early risks the front of the car sweeping the line, while turning too late may cause the wheel to press against the corner. During practice, I actually marked a reference point on the window with tape, but during the test, I relied entirely on the rearview mirrors for judgment. Remember to control the speed—move as slowly as a crawling snail to allow enough time for observation and adjustment. Every time I turned the steering wheel fully when exiting, I immediately checked the right rearview mirror to ensure the rear of the car didn’t touch the line—only then was it considered safe.
