How many meters is the maximum allowed for coasting in neutral during the Subject 3 driving test?
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Coasting in neutral during the Subject 3 driving test must not exceed 100 meters. Below are several situations where coasting in neutral is prone to occur: 1. During turns: Coasting in neutral is likely to happen when making turns with the clutch partially depressed at low speeds. When parallel parking, remember to apply the brakes, slow down, then fully depress the clutch while gently braking to stop. 2. Low-speed situations: Sometimes, partially depressing the clutch to control speed at low speeds does not count as coasting in neutral, but the clutch must be partially engaged, which is referred to as semi-braking in theoretical tests. Note: Coasting in neutral refers to the operation method where the driver shifts the gear lever to the neutral position while the vehicle is in motion, disengaging the clutch between the engine and drive wheels, allowing the vehicle to move by inertia.
I just passed the Subject 3 test, and my coach keeps nagging me about this. During the Subject 3 exam, coasting in neutral is absolutely not allowed—not even a centimeter! Why? Because the exam system is extremely sensitive. If you coast in neutral for more than two seconds, whether it's half a meter or five meters, you'll lose 100 points and fail immediately. I remember during training, one student tried to take it easy by coasting in neutral for about ten meters downhill and got scolded badly by the coach. In real driving, coasting downhill in neutral is even more dangerous—you lose engine braking and rely solely on the brakes, which can overheat and fail on long descents. Now, the exam requires gear shifts to be quick and precise, with fast coordination between hands and feet. Never linger in neutral, as even an extra second of clutch depression might be judged as coasting.
