Should the Clutch Be Depressed When Turning in Subject Three?
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When turning in Subject Three, do not depress the clutch. The precautions for the Subject Three test are as follows: 1. The clutch should only be used during starting, shifting up, shifting down, and stopping. Do not depress the clutch during normal driving. When encountering a situation requiring slight deceleration, only apply the brake to avoid coasting. 2. The traffic light will flash several times before changing from green to red. At this point, based on the distance to the intersection and the vehicle speed, if the distance is short and the speed has not decreased, depress the accelerator. 3. After completing the Subject Three road test, when the examiner gives the command to "pull over and stop," as long as it is not at an intersection or on a solid line, stop decisively. 4. Upon hearing the command, assess the road conditions. If there are no solid lines or you are not too close to the intersection, quickly turn on the right signal, check the rearview mirror, brake to decelerate, and merge. Position the vehicle slightly to the right of the center of the road, turn the steering wheel back to the left, and depress the clutch when the vehicle can coast to straighten out. Once the vehicle is straight, turn the wheel to the right to align and stop.
Whether to press the clutch when turning during Subject 3 depends on the situation. When I was taking my driving test, the instructor repeatedly emphasized that you should slow down and downshift before turning. At this point, you must press the clutch to shift into second gear; otherwise, the car may stall due to the low speed. If the speed drops too low during the turn, I would gently lift the clutch to the semi-engaged position to let the car pass smoothly. Never press the brake fully without pressing the clutch, as the engine might stall directly. However, remember that holding the clutch for too long counts as coasting in neutral during the test, which will result in points deducted. The proper approach is to observe the road conditions in advance, complete the deceleration and gear shifting before entering the turn. This ensures safety, complies with test standards, and avoids panic.
