What is the speed requirement for gear shifting in Subject 3?

[LaPiper]

The timing for shifting from 1st to 2nd gear is 15-20 km/h; from 2nd to 3rd gear is 25-30 km/h; from 3rd to 4th gear is 35-40 km/h; and from 4th to 5th gear is 45-50 km/h. Downshifting must also be done in sequence, and skipping gears is not allowed. Subject 3 includes the road driving skills test and the safety and civilized driving knowledge test, which are part of the motor vehicle driving license examination. It is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safety and civilized driving knowledge test in the motor vehicle driver examination. The content of the road driving skills test varies for different types of vehicles. Road test items: preparation before getting on the car, starting, straight driving, changing lanes, passing intersections, parking by the roadside, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, turning around, and night driving. Provincial public security traffic management departments may add test items for specific vehicle types based on local conditions and determine other test items for different vehicle types. The safety and civilized driving knowledge test includes: requirements for safe and civilized driving operations, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations like tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge. Key points for gear shifting in Subject 3: Start in 1st gear: Using 2nd gear or higher can cause the car to lurch forward suddenly, which is extremely dangerous. Shift gears sequentially: Skipping gears is strictly prohibited during the Subject 3 road test. Only sequential shifting from 1-2-3-4-5 is allowed. Keep your eyes on the road while shifting gears: Looking down at the gear lever during Subject 3 will result in disqualification. The correct operation is to steer with the left hand, shift gears with the right hand, and keep your eyes on the road. Looking down while shifting gears can easily lead to rear-end collisions or veering off course. Remove your right hand from the gear lever after shifting: Keeping your right hand on the gear lever and unconsciously moving it may be misinterpreted by the system as incorrect shifting behavior. Gear shifting penalty rules: Starting or driving in the wrong gear without timely correction: 10 points deducted. Using a gear that does not match the speed for a long time, causing the engine speed to be too high or too low: 100 points deducted. Looking down at the gear lever or failing to shift gears twice in a row while driving: 100 points deducted. Gear grinding during shifting: 10 points deducted. Failing to smoothly shift gears as instructed: 100 points deducted. Vehicle speed not matching the gear: 10 points deducted. Exam precautions: Do not shift gears continuously, e.g., shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear requires driving a certain distance before shifting to 4th gear. Do not change lanes continuously (i.e., do not change two lanes at once), e.g., changing from lane 1 to lane 2 requires driving a certain distance before changing to lane 3. Do not coast in neutral, i.e., avoid being in a semi-clutch state while driving. Gears must match the speed. Avoid excessive turning angles when changing lanes to prevent the front or rear of the car from crossing the line (the system will judge this as crossing the line). Shifting gears must be done with one clutch per gear, i.e., fully depress the clutch before shifting to the next gear. Do not stay in neutral for more than 5 seconds while driving. Generally, the handbrake is not required when parking, and turn signals are not needed for starting except during specific test items. Through repeated practice and testing, the best way to shift gears is to fully release the clutch, wait a few seconds, and then depress the clutch again to shift to the next gear.

[LaDominic]

When I was taking the driving test for Subject 3, the instructor repeatedly emphasized the speed points for gear shifting: shift to second gear when the speed reaches 10 to 15 km/h after starting in first gear, shift to third gear at 20 to 25 km/h, and shift to fourth gear at 30 to 40 km/h. The key is not to memorize mechanically but to watch the engine tachometer and listen to the sound—shift earlier if the RPM is too high, or wait a bit if it's too low, otherwise the car may shake or stall, leading to point deductions. During the test, I was nervous and afraid of speeding, but following the practice routine made it much smoother. Subject 3 isn’t just about speed; safety is also crucial. Before and after each gear shift, you must scan the left and right mirrors, use the turn signal, and confirm the surrounding traffic. With more practice, you’ll be able to operate by feel—remember, smoothness comes first. Speed is just a reference; the examiner cares more about the overall driving fluency.