What are the correct steps for starting the car in Subject 3?
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Here are the steps for starting in Subject 3: 1. Upon hearing "Please start," press the clutch pedal with your left foot and shift into first gear. 2. Turn on the left turn signal for more than 3 seconds, check the left rearview mirror, and honk after confirming safety. 3. Release the handbrake, lift the clutch pedal with your left foot to the semi-engaged state, release the brake with your right foot, and accelerate to around 1000 RPM, ensuring no rolling occurs. 4. After starting, release the clutch pedal. Once the speed increases, press the clutch pedal, accelerate, shift from first to second gear, and enter the left lane. Here are the precautions for starting in Subject 3: 1. When lifting the clutch, observe the RPM or engine sound. When the RPM is appropriate or the engine emits a low sound, slow down the clutch release and gently accelerate. 2. Remember not to let the car roll. During the test, rolling more than 30 cm will result in failure. 3. Before releasing the handbrake, observe the road ahead. If it's an uphill or downhill, press the brake with your right foot and slowly release the clutch. 4. When the car body starts shaking significantly, keep the clutch pedal steady with your left foot, slowly release the brake with your right foot, and fully release the brake once the car starts moving.
As a driving instructor, I watch my students practice the starting procedure every day. The first step is adjusting the seat and mirrors to ensure clear visibility ahead and to both sides, then fastening the seatbelt. Next, press the clutch pedal fully with the left foot, confirm the gear is in neutral before starting the engine – beginners often forget this. Once the engine is running, immediately turn on the left turn signal for at least three seconds while honking twice to alert surroundings. Checking mirrors for traffic isn't enough – you must turn your head to scan blind spots before engaging first gear and releasing the handbrake. Lift the clutch gently like stepping on an egg, lightly tapping the accelerator with your right foot when the car slightly vibrates, then fully release the clutch after smooth movement. Don't wait for the examiner to remind you – turn off the turn signal as soon as the car straightens. The key is coordinated hand-foot movements – nine out of ten stalls during practice occur due to poor clutch-accelerator coordination.
