What are the speed ranges for gears 1 to 4 in Driving Test Subject 3?
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Shift to second gear after starting in first gear, accelerate to 20 km/h for third gear, and then accelerate to 40 km/h for fourth gear. Below is a detailed introduction to Driving Test Subject 3: 1. Introduction: Subject 3, which includes road driving skills and safety & civilized driving knowledge tests, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safety & civilized driving knowledge test in the motor vehicle driver's examination. The content of the road driving skills test varies depending on the type of vehicle being licensed. 2. Test Content: Vehicle preparation, lighting simulation test, starting, driving in a straight line, gear shifting operations, changing lanes, pulling over, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing through pedestrian crossings, passing through school zones, passing through bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving.
Our instructor keeps nagging about this! During the driving test for Subject 3, 1st gear is only for starting the car. The most stable speed range is between 10 to 15 km/h, and never exceed 20 km/h, otherwise the examiner's face will turn dark. To shift to 2nd gear, you need to reach at least 15 km/h, and the ideal speed range is between 15 to 25 km/h. 3rd gear is much more comfortable for acceleration, you should shift at 25 km/h and maintain a speed between 25 to 40 km/h. Since the test requires driving in 4th gear, you need to shift from 35 km/h upwards. The safest speed in the test area is around 40 km/h, don't be foolish and speed above 50 km/h. Remember, each gear has a minimum speed requirement. If it's too low, the car will jerk and shake; if it's too high, you'll lose points. During my test, I kept an eye on the dashboard and coordinated with the roadside speed limit signs to shift gears.
Just passed the road test (Subject 3), sharing my real driving experience. Start in 1st gear, accelerate immediately after the car moves, and shift to 2nd gear once the speedometer passes 15 km/h. After getting into 2nd gear, press the accelerator to about 25 km/h - you'll feel the steering wheel lighten up, then quickly shift to 3rd gear. 3rd gear is most frequently used, covering most of the test route, maintaining between 30-35 km/h feels most comfortable. During the straight-line driving test, the examiner will require 4th gear - step on the accelerator to exceed 35 km/h before shifting, then hold steady around 40 km/h for a few seconds. Never drive too slow - one trainee failed instantly for driving below 35 km/h in 4th gear. Always downshift to 2nd gear before making U-turns or turns for safety.
Actually, gear matching depends on the engine speed. When I was learning to drive, the experienced instructor said that 1st gear is suitable for crawling at turtle speeds below 15 km/h. If you don't shift to 2nd gear after exceeding 15 km/h, the car will roar uncomfortably. The optimal range for 2nd gear is around 20 km/h, while 3rd gear is most fuel-efficient for road conditions around 30 km/h. For the driving test (Subject 3), you must use 4th gear to reach 40 km/h, and at this point, the engine sound actually becomes quieter. The mechanical principle is simple: if the speed is too high in a low gear, the engine load increases; if the speed is too low in a high gear, the car will shake and stall. Remember the basic rule "shift up every 5 km/h": shift to 2nd gear at 15 km/h, 3rd gear at 25 km/h, and 4th gear at 35 km/h. There might be slight variations for different car models, so pay attention to the dashboard vibrations during practice.
