Should the foot always stay on the clutch during Subject 3?
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Subject 3 foot should not always stay on the clutch. The following is a detailed introduction to the driving test: 1. Subjects: The test is conducted in the order of Subject 1, Subject 2, Subject 3, and Subject 4. In the Subject 3 test items, the new regulations circulating online also pay more attention to the driver's safety and civilized awareness. 2. Retake: Driving test Subjects 2 and 3 can only be taken five times each. If you fail, you have to pay the tuition fee again. According to the Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123 and No. 125, if you still fail the fifth scheduled test for the road driving skills test of Subject 2 and Subject 3, all the results of other subjects that have passed the test will be invalid. If you want to get a driver's license, you can only re-register and pay the tuition fee of the driving school.
During my driving test for Subject 3, the instructor specifically emphasized not to press the clutch pedal frequently. The test route often requires driving above 30 km/h, and pressing the clutch at this speed would result in coasting in neutral, leading to an immediate failure. Even in normal driving, keeping the left foot on the clutch pedal causes the release bearing to spin continuously. After just half an hour of driving, the bearing can become scalding hot, and mechanics say this wears out the clutch quickly. Additionally, in stop-and-go traffic, resting the foot on the clutch pedal can cause unintentional leg movements, making the car jerk forward, which would surely prompt honking from the car behind. Now, when I drive myself, I either rest my foot on the dead pedal or immediately move it away after shifting gears. This makes the ride much smoother. Younger siblings preparing for their driving tests should definitely pay attention to this detail.
As an experienced driver, I find this question quite interesting. Keeping your foot on the clutch pedal is actually quite dangerous, especially when turning—if you get nervous and press down, the car instantly loses power and goes out of control. I've seen novice drivers skid sideways in the rain from doing this. The driving test (Subject 3) is even stricter: pressing the clutch for more than 10 seconds results in point deductions, and keeping your foot on it throughout would definitely lead to failure. Long-term driving like this also wears out the pressure plate, costing around a thousand bucks to repair. My advice is to fully depress the clutch when starting at traffic lights, then naturally move your foot back to the left floor after shifting. Driving manual requires developing the habit of lifting your foot—it's just like putting down chopsticks after eating.
