How many points are deducted for gear and speed mismatch in Subject 3?
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Using a gear that does not match the vehicle speed for an extended period, causing the engine speed to be too high or too low, will result in a failing evaluation. A mismatch between vehicle speed and gear will deduct 10 points. In Subject 3, a speed and gear mismatch deducts 10 points: 1. In the electronic test for Subject 3, the speed does not match the gear. 2. Accelerating too quickly, such as shifting directly from 1st to 2nd gear, but the test requires pausing in neutral when shifting gears. During the test, only by passing through neutral will the sensor receive the gear shift signal and recognize the gear shift response. 3. Even if you shift to 2nd gear, the computer may still consider it as 1st gear. Driving at 2nd gear speed under this condition will cause the computer to judge the 1st gear speed as too high and mismatched. Naturally, the speed mismatch will be considered as an engine speed mismatch, each deducting 10 points, leading to failure.
I just took the driving test for Subject 3 last week, and the gear-speed matching was really crucial. I remember the instructor repeatedly emphasized it. If the speed doesn't match the gear after shifting, you'll lose 10 points each time. For example, if you're in 3rd gear and the speed is below 15 km/h or exceeds 40 km/h, the system will immediately flag it as an error. If you make two consecutive mistakes during the test, that's 20 points deducted, which could lead to an instant fail. In practical driving, keep 1st gear under 20 km/h, 2nd gear below 30 km/h, and 3rd gear no more than 40 km/h. What I feared most was misreading the speedometer during gear shifts or pressing the accelerator too hard. It's essential to develop the habit during practice—when the engine sounds off, check the dashboard immediately.
