What is the reason for failing to engage the gear twice consecutively in Subject Three?
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Failing to engage the gear twice consecutively in Subject Three may be due to not releasing the hand immediately after shifting but instead pulling the gear again, thus being judged as failing to engage the gear twice consecutively. Below are the specific details: 1. Changing lanes: Before changing lanes, observe and assess the traffic flow behind, beside, and in the lane you intend to change to. After confirming safety, turn on the turn signal, and then check again through the rearview mirror to see if any vehicles are overtaking on both sides of the road. Ensure there is a safe distance allowed in the lane you are about to enter. Without hindering the normal flow of traffic in that lane, smoothly steer into the desired lane and then turn off the turn signal. 2. Gear introduction: Use first gear when pulling over to park. For turns: Use second gear, signal three seconds in advance, and try to keep second gear engaged for no more than 20 seconds. For U-turns: Shift to the opposite fast lane, accelerate, and shift to third gear. When pulling over to park: Do not release the clutch, shift to first gear.
I've been teaching driving for over a decade, and the issue of not being able to shift gears is extremely common. The most frequent cause is not depressing the clutch pedal fully—many students get nervous during tests, lack strength in their feet, and rush to shift when the clutch is only two-thirds engaged. Another issue is poor coordination between hands and feet: releasing the accelerator too quickly with the right foot while the left foot fails to keep up with the clutch timing. During practice, focus on developing foot sensitivity and muscle memory. Additionally, unfamiliarity with gear positions is a problem—new learners often look down at the gear lever, but this is strictly prohibited during tests, leading to panic when they can't locate the gear. I recommend practicing gear shifts at home using a gear diagram to memorize the shift pattern.
As someone who just passed the third driving test, I totally understand the frustration of repeatedly failing to shift gears. The first time I couldn't shift was because I was too hasty—my right foot was still on the accelerator when I pressed the clutch. The second time was purely a technique issue—I hesitated too much when pushing the gear lever, intending to shift into first gear by pushing left and forward, but didn't push it all the way. Speed is also crucial—I tried to shift at 15 km/h, which caused grinding noises and made it impossible to engage the gear. Later, I learned that the speed needs to drop to 5-10 km/h for a smooth shift into first gear.
