Yes, 200DB/HY (200% double-declining / half-year) is the correct depreciation method for a vehicle in the second year of service. SL-HY (straight-line / half-year) is not usually applicable for a vehicle in the first year, so you may wish to review the Depreciation Report for last year.
This report is called "Form 4562 Depreciation and Amortization Report," and is included in your complete return when you print or save it as a PDF.
Find the vehicle on this report and look at two columns: Section 179 and Special Depreciation Allowance. Are there any amounts in these columns? If so, this is the depreciation expense you claimed last year. Also look at the last column for Current Depreciation. Typically, when you claim accelerated depreciation (Section 179 or Special Depreciation), there will be no Current Depreciation. If this is the case, the Method/Convention listed for the vehicle wasn't used and isn't a factor this year.
Here is a link to IRS Pub 946 How to Depreciate Property.
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