What are the gear requirements when passing through school zones in Subject 3?
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In the Subject 3 driving test, the vehicle speed must be below 30km/h before encountering a school zone, below 30km/h before entering a pedestrian crossing, and below 30km/h when passing through an intersection, with the gear in 2nd. The Subject 3 test consists of the road driving skills test and the safety and civilized driving knowledge test, which are part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safety and civilized driving knowledge test in the motor vehicle driver's examination. The content of the road driving skills test varies for different types of vehicles eligible for driving. Additional information is as follows: 1. Road driving skills test content: vehicle preparation, simulated lighting test, starting, driving in a straight line, gear shifting operations, lane changing, parking by the roadside, 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 nighttime driving. 2. Safety and civilized driving knowledge test content: requirements for safe and civilized driving operations, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations such as tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge.
I paid special attention to this issue when taking my driver's license test. The speed limit in school zones is 30 km/h, so using 1st or 2nd gear is the safest. During practice, my instructor repeatedly emphasized: when you see the school zone sign, you must start slowing down 30 meters in advance, reducing speed to around 20-25 km/h, while shifting down to 2nd gear to pass through at a steady speed. During the entire test, you absolutely must not exceed the speed limit or use 3rd gear, otherwise you'll fail immediately. Also, remember to make your observation movements obvious, but don't turn your head too much. Once when I was accompanying a friend during practice, he forgot to slow down in advance and braked sharply right at the sign, causing the car to shake too violently and the system judged it as unqualified. I recommend familiarizing yourself with the test route, knowing where the school zones are located so you can prepare for gear changes in advance.
