What is the correct method for gear shifting in Subject 3?

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EloiseLynn
07/24/25 1:31pm
The correct method for gear shifting in Subject 3 is as follows: When upshifting, first confirm the traffic conditions, then press the accelerator to increase speed. Once the speed is reached, release the accelerator and press the clutch, shift gears, and slowly release the clutch, pausing slightly at the semi-engaged position before fully releasing it. Generally, upshifting is from second gear to fourth gear, then downshifting back to second gear. When downshifting, press the brake to reduce speed, press the clutch once the speed is reached, shift gears, and slowly release the clutch, pausing slightly at the semi-engaged position before fully releasing it. The techniques and precautions for gear shifting in Subject 3 are as follows: 1. Never look down at the gear lever when shifting; you must be familiar with the position of each gear. Don’t shift too quickly; whether upshifting or downshifting, pause briefly in neutral before continuing to avoid the system failing to detect the shift. 2. The gear and speed must match. If you are proficient during practice, you can judge whether to shift gears based on the vibration or sound of the vehicle. The corresponding speed and gear matching can be referenced as follows: start in 1st gear; shift to 2nd gear at 10-15 km/h; shift to 3rd gear at 20-25 km/h; shift to 4th gear at 30-35 km/h. 3. The gear shifting mnemonic for Subject 3 is: right first, then left, act immediately, left up and right down like a seesaw. 'Right first, then left' means the right foot controls the accelerator and brake, while the left foot controls the clutch pedal. Whether upshifting or downshifting, always start with the accelerator or brake, match the speed, then press the clutch pedal. 'Act immediately' means that after pressing the clutch pedal, act immediately—left hand stabilizes the steering wheel, right hand quickly shifts gears. 'Left up and right down like a seesaw' refers to coordinating the accelerator and clutch, one up and one down like stepping on a seesaw. 4. Shift gears sequentially, only from 1st to 2nd, 2nd to 3rd, and so on. Otherwise, the system will detect a skipped gear.
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