What are the correct steps for starting the car in Subject 3?

[VanNicole]

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.

[EllianaAnn]

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.

[Howard]

When I was learning to drive, I was most afraid of stalling at startup, and the instructor's yelling made my hands shake. Now, a certified driver tells you the standard procedure: Sit firmly after getting in the car and adjust the seat first, with a fist's distance between your knees and the steering wheel for optimal comfort. Adjust the rearview mirror to see the rear door handles, and remember to tighten the seatbelt until you hear a click. Check the dashboard to confirm it's in neutral—starting the engine in gear will result in an immediate fail. After starting the car, use your left hand to turn on the left turn signal and your right hand to honk the horn—don’t reverse this order. Check the rearview mirror first before turning your head, as electric scooters might dart out from blind spots. When releasing the handbrake, press the button all the way down, or getting stuck halfway is even more dangerous. For the clutch half-engagement, listen for the engine sound to deepen and feel the car slightly vibrate before adding gas. You must turn off the turn signal within ten meters of moving—examiners pay close attention to these small details.

[McLandon]

Just accompanied my girlfriend practicing the third driving test over the weekend, and she always forgets the starting steps. From the passenger seat, I observed the correct procedure is: three adjustments and one fastening upon entering (seat, rearview mirror, headrest + seatbelt), don’t slack off on checking the neutral gear. After ignition, use the left hand to turn on the indicator, and the right hand should be ready to shift gears at any time. Make the observation movements exaggerated—if the examiner can’t see you turning your head, points will be deducted. Glance at the dashboard once more before releasing the handbrake; only proceed when the red handbrake light is off. Find the vehicle’s resonance point with the half-clutch—for driving school cars, it’s usually when the clutch is lifted to about one-third. The new Santana is most stable when the throttle is at 1500 rpm, and driving school cars have much higher clutches, so practice a few more times. Remember to turn off the indicator after driving five meters; turning it off too early or forgetting to turn it off are big no-nos.

[VanLorenzo]

I passed the third road test on my third attempt, and the painful lesson was not to panic when starting. Adjust the seat and test the clutch pedal travel first—some training cars have loose clutches. Before igniting, wiggle the gear lever to confirm it's in neutral; don't trust the dashboard—it can lie. Signal lights should click crisply; too light a touch may cause poor contact. Break down the observation routine: first check the interior rearview mirror, then the left exterior mirror, and finally turn your head to look out the window, counting three seconds in your head. The handbrake should make a hissing sound when fully released—if not, the car may roll. Watch the tachometer when slowly releasing the clutch—the needle suddenly dropping indicates the biting point. Old Santanas don’t need throttle to start, but new cars require gas—always ask about the test car model in advance.

[SanGrant]

Just got my license last month, sharing practical tips. The examiner said after starting, don't rush to ignite—first confirm surroundings: close doors tightly, check handbrake position, gear lever should move side-to-side. After ignition, turn on left blinker before honking twice as required. When checking blind spots, rotate shoulders 45° and use peripheral vision to scan C-pillar dead zones. Release handbrake while gently lifting clutch—find the semi-engagement point through that fridge-compressor-like vibration. Keep RPM below 2000, as driving school cars lurch easily. Don't steer immediately—drive straight for 3 meters before turning. Most overlooked item: fog lights. For night tests, activate low beams before moving.