Should the foot always be on the accelerator during Subject 3?
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During continuous gear shifting in Subject 3, the foot does not need to remain on the clutch pedal. The foot should be placed on the clutch pedal only when shifting gears, and should be removed when not shifting to help protect the clutch. Additional information: 1. Exam requirements for the 100-meter gear shifting test: The vehicle starts from the 100-meter starting line and must complete the acceleration process from the lowest gear to the highest gear, as well as the deceleration process from the highest gear back to the second gear within 100 meters, with smooth transitions between actions. 2. Grading criteria for the 100-meter gear shifting test: Stopping outside the designated area results in failure; stopping midway results in failure; stalling deducts 20 points; not following the proper sequence of gear shifting or failing to complete the process results in failure; crossing the center line deducts 20 points.
The third driving test requires a good sense of rhythm—keeping your foot on the accelerator the whole time is definitely a no-go. Last time I accompanied a friend during practice, I noticed many people, when nervous, keep their foot glued to the accelerator, resulting in erratic speed changes and point deductions. The correct approach is to press the accelerator only when ready to accelerate, and to ease off the accelerator in advance before intersections to prepare for braking. During straight-line driving, fine-tune your speed with the accelerator, but your foot should always be ready to switch to the brake. For maneuvers like lane changes or overtaking, after accelerating to pass, you must immediately prepare to brake and control the following distance. Another key point: never enter a turn with the accelerator pressed—easing off the accelerator beforehand to reduce speed ensures stability. During the test, listening to changes in the engine sound can help gauge whether the accelerator pressure is appropriate.
