How to prevent the steering wheel from deviating during gear shifting in Subject 3?
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To prevent the steering wheel from deviating during gear shifting in Subject 3, pay attention to the following points: 1. Adjust the seat to maintain the most comfortable sitting posture: Before starting, always adjust the seat first. Then, place the left heel on the ground, the left forefoot on the clutch pedal, the right foot on the brake, the left hand at the 9 o'clock position on the steering wheel, and the right hand on the gear lever. Try this several times to find the most comfortable sitting posture. 2. Adjust your mindset and avoid nervousness: Subject 3 involves practicing and testing on actual roads. Some students get nervous as soon as they get in the car, especially when seeing other vehicles or pedestrians. They grip the steering wheel tightly, lose control during gear shifts, and unconsciously apply more force with the left hand, causing the direction to deviate. 3. Avoid being flustered: Some students become flustered during gear shifts, even losing sight of the gear lever and looking down, which disrupts visual direction judgment and causes the car to deviate. 4. Coordinate your movements: Some students exert force all over their bodies during gear shifts, with the left hand also applying force while the right hand shifts gears, leading to steering wheel deviation. 5. Be decisive during gear shifts: Gear shifts should be clean and swift, without any hesitation.
When I was learning to drive, the gear shifting in Subject 3 had me all flustered, and the steering wheel kept veering to the right. The trick I figured out was to stabilize the direction before shifting gears—for example, lightly holding the steering wheel at the 3 o'clock position with my left hand while quickly pushing the gear lever with my right hand without hesitation. Keep your eyes fixed ahead and don’t look down; it’s easier to control the car when operating on straight sections. Practice more on empty roads, gradually accelerating from first gear to second and third, and only speed up once the car feels steady. If you get nervous and your hands shake, remember to take deep breaths and relax. The instructor said that once your focus wavers, the car’s power will pull the steering off course. Anyway, after practicing diligently about ten times, the movements become smoother, and the car naturally stops veering. It also boosts your confidence for the test.
