Do You Need to Press the Accelerator in a Manual Transmission Driving Test?
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In the manual transmission driving test, you do not need to press the accelerator in Subject 2, but you do need to press it in Subject 3. Subject 2 (Field Test): The field test for small cars consists of 5 items: reversing into a parking space, starting on a slope and stopping at a designated spot, parallel parking, curve driving, and right-angle turns. Subject 3 (Road Test): Road driving skills test. There are 16 basic items, including preparation before starting, starting, driving straight, changing lanes, passing intersections, pulling over, crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, driving at night, gear shifting operations, turning left at intersections, and turning right at intersections. The test distance for small cars should be no less than 3 kilometers.
When I took the manual transmission driving test last year, I personally experienced that pressing the accelerator is absolutely necessary during the exam! The car won't move by just using the clutch, especially when starting. The examiner focuses on coordination: releasing the clutch to the biting point while gently pressing the accelerator to make the car move forward smoothly, otherwise it will stall and points will be deducted. I practiced for a long time, from zero speed to smooth acceleration, and also needed to press the accelerator appropriately when shifting gears. During practice, I made mistakes like pressing the accelerator too hard during hill starts, causing the car to lurch forward, or not pressing it enough, leading to stalling—these would all be noted during the test. Remember, good throttle control reflects driving maturity. Don’t stress, practice slowly, and match the clutch rhythm to get it right.
