What gear is generally used for lane changing in Subject 3?
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There is no specified gear for lane changing in Subject 3. The steering wheel turning range during lane changing in Subject 3 is inversely proportional to the vehicle speed, meaning that the faster the speed, the smaller the steering wheel turning range should be; if the speed is slow, the steering wheel turning range should be slightly larger. Generally, for lane changing, the steering wheel turning range should be controlled at about 10 degrees. Below is related content introduction: Vehicle types: The road driving skill test content for Subject 3 includes large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, large trucks, small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, and small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled. Test content: Test preparation, simulated nighttime lighting test, starting, straight-line driving, gear shifting operation, lane changing, parking by the roadside, going straight through intersections, left turns at intersections, right turns at intersections, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, U-turns, and nighttime driving.
I just took the road test (Subject 3), and my instructor emphasized using 2nd gear for lane changes. This really resonated with me because the speed is perfectly controlled between 20-30 km/h—not too slow to risk point deductions nor too fast to adjust timely. I remember during practice when I tried changing lanes in 1st gear; the car was so slow that the vehicle behind almost rear-ended me, earning me a stern scolding from the instructor. Switching to 2nd gear made it much smoother, allowing me to coordinate turn signals and check blind spots for a safe, fluid process. Subject 3 has countless details, but mastering 2nd-gear lane changes is crucial—just practice it repeatedly until it feels natural.
