What is the maximum distance allowed for driving in first gear during Subject 3 test?

[HazelFitz]

Do not exceed 100 meters when driving in first gear during the Subject 3 test. Gear driving distance in Subject 3: In the Subject 3 test, there is no restriction on the driving distance for third gear, only the driving speed is limited. The Subject 3 test mainly assesses the relationship between gear selection and vehicle speed, prohibiting low gear at high speed and high gear at low speed. Subject 3 test precautions: After completing all required test items and driving more than 3 kilometers, the system will automatically prompt for roadside parking. Upon hearing the roadside parking instruction, candidates should choose a clear curb stone (or solid road edge line) along the test route and complete the parking maneuver after confirming safety. The system will then announce the test results.

[Herb]

There is a clear regulation in the Subject 3 driving test that the driving distance in first gear must not exceed 50 meters. I just got my driver's license not long ago, and I remember the instructor repeatedly emphasizing this point: exceeding 50 meters directly results in failure. This is mainly because first gear is the starting gear, and prolonged use indicates unskilled driving technique. During the actual test, many people tend to exceed the distance when making U-turns, so it's recommended to shift to second gear before turning. Additionally, special attention should be paid in congested areas; if you follow a car at a crawling speed for more than 50 meters, you will also be disqualified. During practice, it's best to use a phone to measure the distance. Every time I start, I count silently for 5-8 seconds before shifting gears.

[LeEvan]

Driving in first gear for more than 50 meters is a mandatory point deduction item in Subject 3, which requires students to shift up quickly. During the test, the electronic system will automatically detect the distance, and some test centers even issue warnings when exceeding 40 meters. During my own practice, I found that low-speed following is the easiest to exceed the limit—for example, starting slowly at a traffic light, and less than two car lengths can reach 50 meters. It is recommended to accelerate to about 15 km/h immediately after starting and then shift to second gear. On rainy days when the road is slippery, it can be appropriately shortened to within 30 meters. The key is to develop the awareness of shifting gears, as in actual driving, first gear is not always used.

[Wesley]

In the driving test, continuously driving in first gear for over 50 meters results in immediate failure. This rule simulates real driving scenarios: normal driving doesn't require prolonged use of first gear. I remember during my Road Test practice, the instructor told us to use roadside utility poles as reference points - the distance between two poles is about 50 meters. Special reminder: control your speed when turning, as many students exceed the distance limit due to slow steering. Here's a tip: if the car ahead is too slow, it's better to stop and restart rather than crawling in first gear.