What does 'three no steps' mean in driving?
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Driving without stepping on the accelerator, brake, or clutch when making a U-turn. Reasons: When pedestrians or cars suddenly emerge from the roadside or approach from the next lane, stepping on the accelerator directly can easily lead to sudden stops, resulting in accidents; when driving at 15km/h, which is too fast, encountering minor situations and stepping on the brake directly can easily cause the vehicle to stall during a U-turn. Purpose: The reason to avoid the 'three no steps' is due to the limitations of local driving test rules. Additionally, the 'three no steps' can help drivers better control speed, preventing the vehicle from losing control or stalling when stepping on the accelerator or brake during turns.
The 'three no-step' rule is a mantra often repeated by driving instructors, simply meaning you should never keep the throttle, clutch, and brake pedals pressed simultaneously. Especially in automatic vehicles, slamming the brakes while still flooring the gas pedal is extremely damaging to the transmission. Veteran manual drivers warn: if you depress both clutch and brake on a slope, the car will slide downhill like stepping on a banana peel—this move is particularly dangerous before engaging the handbrake. Once during rainy weather on a steep incline, I released the clutch too quickly while braking, causing the rear to squat downward—thankfully, I pulled the handbrake just in time. Also, remember never to rest your left foot on the clutch pedal during highway driving; prolonged pressure will burn the clutch plate, akin to wearing slippers on an accelerator—your foot may not notice, but the machinery certainly will.
