Is 25 km/h acceptable for straight-line driving in Subject 3?
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Subject 3 straight-line driving at 25 km/h is acceptable. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Test content: The road driving skills test for Subject 3 generally includes: preparation for boarding, simulated lighting test, starting, straight-line driving, gear shifting operations, lane changing, pulling over, driving straight through intersections, left turns at intersections, right turns at intersections, crossing pedestrian crossings, and passing through school zones. 2. Scoring criteria: In Subject 3, the matching speed for third gear is generally between 25 km/h and 35 km/h, with a minimum not lower than 20 km/h and a maximum not exceeding 40 km/h.
I'm particularly qualified to speak on this. When I was taking the driving test for Subject 3, the instructor repeatedly emphasized the importance of maintaining the exact speed. While 25 km/h is theoretically allowed, the actual requirement depends on the specific test center. Some local DMVs require maintaining at least 30 km/h, and going below 25 km/h means an automatic fail. During my test, I used second gear, and the instructor advised keeping the speed between 25 and 30 km/h for the most stability. The key isn’t the absolute speed but avoiding large speed fluctuations. Gripping the steering wheel too tightly can actually cause drifting—maintaining a steady speed is the real trick. Test routes often have slight slopes, so anticipate throttle depth in advance and focus your gaze on distant reference lines. If the test center’s requirements are unclear, it’s safest to ask the examiner directly during practice.
