What is the distance limit for gear shifting?
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The distance limit for gear shifting should not exceed 500 meters. Below are the specific details about the Subject 3 driving test: Test Rules: The Subject 3 test cannot be taken more than 5 times, otherwise, you have to start over. For C1 and C2 driver's license tests, each subject has five booking opportunities. If you fail during the test, you will have one immediate retake opportunity. Passing the retake on the spot is equivalent to passing the current test. In other words, there are a total of 10 test opportunities for small vehicle driver's license tests, but note that each subject can only be booked five times. Test Content: The road driving skills test for Subject 3 generally includes: vehicle preparation, light simulation test, starting, driving straight, gear shifting operation, changing lanes, pulling over, driving straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving.
Over the years of driving, there's no fixed distance limit for gear shifting—it all depends on road conditions and speed. For example, when slowing down before a city traffic light, you might downshift at about 30 meters; for overtaking on highways, downshift 50 to 100 meters in advance, otherwise, the RPM won't rise and acceleration will lag. As a beginner, I often made the mistake of shifting too close, causing jerks and danger—listen to the engine sound and watch the tachometer to judge, don't just focus on the distance, it's about the feel. Prepare to downshift 50 meters before a turn to stabilize the engine, don't wait until the last moment and panic. Gaining experience through practice is most effective; maintain a safe distance from the car ahead, don't tailgate.
