What is the trick to never stalling when starting in Subject 3?

[McDelilah]

"The trick to starting in Subject 3 is to first press the clutch pedal all the way down with your left foot, shift into first gear, hold the steering wheel with one hand, and place the other hand on the parking brake lever, ready to act. When you feel the engine sound become heavier and the front of the car begins to lift, immediately release the handbrake while gently pressing the accelerator pedal with your right foot, allowing the vehicle to start smoothly and quickly. Here’s how to master the timing for starting a car: Starting timing when first in line at a traffic light: Pay attention to the vertical traffic signal. When the vertical traffic signal turns orange, you can prepare to start. If you can’t see the vertical traffic signal, observe the pedestrian traffic signal as a reference. Starting timing in a two-lane road behind other cars: Look through the windshield of the car in front to see the car ahead of it. When the car ahead starts moving, you can prepare to start. Use other methods to judge the state of the car ahead if necessary. If there’s no way to find a reference, wait until the brake lights of the car in front come on, then prepare to start. Starting timing in a four-lane road behind other cars: First, use the method for a two-lane road. Also, observe the car in front of the adjacent lane. If it starts moving, you can prepare to start."

[JudeLynn]

Having driven for decades, stalling at startup was my initial stumbling block. The trick lies in clutch control: after starting the car, depress the clutch fully to engage first gear, then lift the clutch as slowly as a snail until finding the half-engagement point—when you feel the car's front slightly tremble or the engine sound becomes deeper, immediately press the accelerator lightly, giving no more than 1/4 throttle. Then release the handbrake while continuing to release the clutch with steady movements. With enough practice, it becomes second nature. Before the test, adjust your seat height for comfortable foot positioning to boost success rates. Remember not to panic; starting slowly doesn't incur penalties, and if you stall, quickly restart. On slopes, using the handbrake for assistance is safer. Practice hill starts in your neighborhood a few times to get familiar with your car's feedback, and your Category 3 test starts will be rock solid.

[ArianaRose]

I got my driver's license last year and practiced starting the car over a hundred times before mastering it. The key is synchronized movements: after depressing the clutch and shifting gears, lift the clutch pedal very slowly. When you feel the semi-engagement point (the car shakes or the tachometer slightly drops), gently press the accelerator while releasing the handbrake, then evenly release the clutch without rushing. Initially, I kept stalling, but later I learned to coordinate pedal feel—using my left foot to control clutch height and my right foot to lightly tap the accelerator for stability. During the test, take deep breaths to relax and treat it like a routine driving game; staying calm makes everything smoother. Simulate the test route repeatedly until it becomes intuitive, and remember that changes in engine sound are your cues—avoid fixating on the dashboard.

[LeBeckett]

Having taught countless beginners, the root cause of stalling at startup lies in releasing the clutch too quickly. The steps are simple: start the car, depress the clutch fully and engage first gear, then slowly lift the clutch to find the biting point—hold it steady when the car slightly moves, gently press the accelerator while releasing the handbrake, and evenly release the clutch. During practice, focus on the feel of your left foot and get familiar with differences in car conditions; don't rush to fully release the clutch. Mental adjustment is crucial—use the handbrake to secure the car when encountering slopes during tests. Repeat the process often to develop muscle memory.