How to Shift Gears in Subject Three?
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Subject Three gear shifting method is: 1. When engaging first gear, press the clutch with your left foot, and gently hold the gear lever with your right hand parallel to the left; 2. Gently push the gear lever forward to engage first gear, pause slightly at the semi-engagement point while lifting the clutch with your left foot; 3. Fully release the clutch and place your left foot on the footrest; 4. When shifting to second gear, press the clutch with your left foot, use your right wrist to pull the gear lever backward to second gear, then slowly release the clutch with your left foot; 5. When shifting to third gear, press the clutch with your left foot, push the gear lever forward with your right hand to let it naturally return to neutral; 6. Push straight forward to engage third gear, then slowly release the clutch. Subject Three includes the road driving skills test and the safe and civilized driving knowledge test, which is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge test subjects in the motor vehicle driver's examination.
Shifting gears in Subject 3 is a crucial part of the driving test, and I also found it challenging when I first started learning. For upshifting, generally after the speed increases, for example, shift to second gear at 10-20 km/h, and to third gear at 20-30 km/h. The sequence of operations is to first release the accelerator and fully depress the clutch, then shift to the target gear, and gradually release the clutch while lightly pressing the accelerator—the movements should be smooth and not rushed. For downshifting, you can lightly press the brake to reduce speed before shifting, then depress the clutch to shift to a lower gear, and slowly release the clutch while coordinating with the accelerator to maintain balance. During the test, the examiner focuses on your smoothness without jerking, matching speed to the gear, and never looking down at the gearshift. When I was practicing, I often made the mistake of releasing the clutch too quickly, causing the engine to stall or jerking, but after practicing a few more times, I got the hang of it. The key is to simulate road conditions more to practice coordination, remember the gear sequence to avoid confusion, and mastering the clutch's semi-engagement is the winner.