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Can You Start in Second Gear for Subject 3?

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DeLevi

07/29/25 11:22pm

Subject 3 does not allow starting in second gear. Here are the details: 1. Introduction: Subject 3, also known as the Road Safety Driving Test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safe civilized driving knowledge test in the motor vehicle driver's examination. 2. Gear Selection: Turning: Use second gear, signal three seconds in advance, and try to keep second gear for less than 20 seconds. U-turn: Change to the opposite fast lane, accelerate, and shift to third gear. Pull over: Do not release the clutch, shift to first gear. Upshift indicators: 1st to 2nd (10 km/h); 2nd to 3rd (20 km/h); 3rd to 4th (30 km/h); 4th to 5th (40 km/h). Downshift indicators: 5th to 4th (30 km/h), 4th to 3rd (25 km/h), 3rd to 2nd (20 km/h), 2nd to 1st (10 km/h).

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SebastianLee

08/16/25 1:56am

When teaching driving school students, I always emphasize that you must never start in second gear during the License Test Part 3. The standard exam procedure requires starting in first gear to ensure a smooth takeoff and avoid stalling. Some students think starting in second gear saves time or reduces shifting, but in reality, second gear requires more precise clutch control, which beginners often struggle with, leading to vehicle shuddering or immediate stalling. Last year, one of my students tried starting in second gear, and the examiner deducted points on the spot, causing them to fail and waste an attempt. The test isn't about showing off—it's about building safe habits. In real driving, you might occasionally try starting in second gear once you're experienced, but during the exam phase, you must stick to first gear to build a solid foundation. Safety comes first—don’t risk big losses for small gains. Spend more time on simulation training until starting in first gear becomes instinctive. This way, both the exam and future driving will be much smoother and safer.

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