How many seconds should the fourth gear be maintained in Subject 3?
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In Subject 3, it is best to keep the 4th gear engaged for more than 3 seconds. After starting in 1st gear, pay attention to shifting to 2nd gear at least 20 meters before the gear shifting section. Stabilize the speed in 2nd gear to 22 km/h. When you hear the gear shifting prompt, first press the accelerator to increase the speed in 2nd gear to 25 km/h, then press the clutch and shift to 3rd gear. Release the clutch and press the accelerator to increase the speed in 3rd gear to 30-35 km/h, then shift to 4th gear and immediately downshift to 3rd gear. After that, downshift without accelerating. Exam Content: The road driving skills test for Subject 3 includes the following for large buses, heavy-duty trailers, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, and small automatic transmission cars for the disabled: vehicle preparation, light simulation test, starting, driving straight, gear shifting operations, changing lanes, pulling over, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing crosswalks, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting other vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving. Precautions: Lights: When changing lanes, making U-turns, or turning, remember to use the turn signals. After activating the turn signal, it's best to hold it to prevent it from automatically turning off when the steering wheel is straightened, which might not be detected by the sensor. Driving Straight: Generally, training vehicles are used for a long time, and during straight driving, they often deviate slightly. In such cases, gently adjust the steering wheel to correct the direction, but avoid large adjustments as they may affect the test results. Additionally, when driving straight, look far ahead and use reference points to avoid drifting off course. Speed: Except for straight driving or acceleration, it's best to maintain a speed of 20-30 km/h for other test sections, as this makes it easier to control the vehicle.
In the Subject 3 driving test, you typically need to maintain fourth gear for at least 5 seconds after shifting into it. I remember specifically practicing this during my test—first accelerating to around 40 km/h, shifting into fourth gear, then silently counting to five (like saying 1001, 1002, etc.), before starting to decelerate and downshift. The key is to keep the speed steady, and never rush to shift right after engaging fourth gear. Our instructor always reminded us that if the duration was too short or the speed dropped below 30 km/h, the system would automatically fail you. During practice, it’s best to try this multiple times on straight roads, counting the full seconds before shifting.
