Should You Press the Clutch or the Brake First in Subject Three?
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In the Subject Three test, you should press the clutch first, then the brake. Below is a relevant introduction to the content of the Subject Three test: 1. Road driving skills: The road driving skills test for Subject Three includes preparation before starting, simulated lighting test, starting, driving in a straight line, gear shifting operations, changing lanes, pulling over, driving straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing through pedestrian crossings, passing through school zones, passing through bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and driving at night. 2. Safe and civilized driving knowledge: The safe and civilized driving knowledge test includes requirements for safe and civilized driving operations, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations like tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge.
I remember when I was taking my driving test, the braking technique in Subject 3 really tripped me up. Back then, I had the habit of pressing the clutch first before braking, but the speed barely dropped before the engine stalled with a loud groan, and the examiner shook his head saying it was too dangerous. My instructor later enlightened me: during normal driving, at higher speeds, you should gently apply the brakes first to slow down, and only press the clutch when the speed drops below 20 km/h or you feel the engine about to shudder to prevent stalling. This is a key assessment point in Subject 3—examiners focus on control and safety. Focusing solely on the clutch can make you overlook road conditions, and a rear-end collision would be disastrous. Now, after years of driving, I’ve developed good habits and my braking is much smoother. My advice for the test is to practice simulated braking sequences multiple times, ensuring you’re steady before pressing the clutch.
