How many seconds will points be deducted if the speed is below 20 km/h in third gear during Subject 3 test?
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Points will be deducted if the speed remains below 20 km/h in third gear for more than 8 seconds during the Subject 3 test. In Subject 3, the appropriate speed range for third gear is generally between 25 km/h and 35 km/h, with a minimum speed not lower than 20 km/h and a maximum speed not exceeding 40 km/h. If the speed goes beyond these limits, there is a buffer period of 5-8 seconds to adjust the gear. As long as the corresponding speed is restored within the specified time, no points will be deducted. Below is more information about the Subject 3 test: Subject 3: Subject 3, which includes the road driving skills test and the safety and civilized driving knowledge test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It is the abbreviated name for the road driving skills and safety and civilized driving knowledge test in the motor vehicle driver's examination. The content of the road driving skills test varies depending on the type of vehicle license. Subject 3 test content: The road driving skills test for Subject 3 generally includes: preparation for getting on the car, simulated lighting test, starting, driving in a straight line, gear shifting operations, changing lanes, pulling over to park, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and driving at night. The safety and civilized driving knowledge test generally includes: requirements for safe and civilized driving operations, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations such as tire blowouts, and knowledge of handling after traffic accidents.
Last month when I was taking the Driving Test Part 3, the instructor specifically emphasized this key point: if the vehicle speed in third gear drops below 20 km/h and remains so for over 2 seconds, it will be judged as gear disengagement. The examination system automatically detects and deducts points for this. I remember during the road test that day, I momentarily panicked and let the speed drop to around 15 km/h. The dashboard flashed immediately, and the examiner issued a warning. Actually, gear disengagement not only leads to point deductions but can also cause engine strain and vibration, affecting the overall score. I later learned that this rule mainly aims to prevent mechanical wear and safety risks caused by prolonged low-gear high-speed or high-gear low-speed driving. So during practice, I made a conscious effort to control gear-shifting timing, usually downshifting to second gear when speed fell below 25 km/h. I did over ten simulation runs before the test to basically avoid such mistakes. If you're learning to drive, I recommend consulting instructors frequently and familiarizing yourself with the vehicle's power delivery points, as responses vary between car models.
