What are the speed requirements for the gear shifting exercise in Subject 3 driving test?
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Requirements: Within 150 meters, accelerate from 1st gear progressively up to 4th gear, then downshift sequentially to 2nd gear; engine speed must not exceed 2000 rpm, and the vehicle should remain as stable as possible during the process without noticeable vibrations. When shifting gears, pause briefly in neutral; after fully releasing the clutch, the foot should completely leave the clutch pedal. Below is additional information: The road driving skills test for Subject 3 generally includes: pre-driving preparations, simulated lighting test, starting off, 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 pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and night driving.
I've been teaching driving for several years, and speed is the key point in the 100-meter gear shifting exercise for Subject 3. Generally, you are required to complete the gear shifting operation within 100 meters, with a steady change in speed. Start in first gear, gently press the accelerator, and shift to second gear when the speed reaches around 20 km/h; then accelerate to around 30 km/h and shift to third gear. Then release the accelerator to decelerate, shift back to second gear when the speed drops to 20 km/h, and then to first gear when it drops to 10 km/h. Throughout the process, the speed should not be below 15 km/h or exceed 35 km/h, otherwise points will be deducted. A common mistake made by examinees is accelerating too quickly, causing the car to shake. During the test, I recommend practicing more on low-speed sections to find the feeling of smooth gear shifting, coordinate the clutch and accelerator well, and keep your eyes forward throughout the process.
I just passed the third driving test, and I remember the speed requirements for the 100-meter gear shifting section were very strict. During the operation, the speed needs to vary between 20 to 30 kilometers per hour. Specifically: after starting, accelerate from first gear until the speedometer reaches around 20, then shift to second gear; accelerate further to 25-30 and shift to third gear; for deceleration, ease off the throttle, shift to second gear when the speed drops to 20, and then to first gear at 10. I was so nervous during the test, afraid of overspeeding, and the examiner said the smaller the speed fluctuation, the better. Now I’ve learned to rely more on listening to the engine sound to judge the shifting points rather than constantly checking the speedometer. During practice, I used a mobile app to simulate speed measurement, managing to keep a steady 20-25 km/h range over the 100 meters.
