Which gear should be used for straight driving at intersections in Subject 3?
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Subject 3 straight driving at intersections requires third gear. Below is relevant information about Subject 3: Scenarios when passing intersections in Subject 3: When the traffic light is green with no pedestrians crossing and you're in 4th or 5th gear: Slow down, shift to 3rd gear, turn your head left and right to watch for potential light changes or sudden pedestrian appearances. When the light is green with no pedestrians and you're in 3rd gear: Release the accelerator, lightly apply the brake while turning your head left and right. When the light is green with pedestrians crossing or when it's red: Depress the clutch, gently brake to coast at low speed to the stop line, then brake to stop, release the clutch and brake, and wait patiently. Subject 3 test components: Vehicle preparation, light simulation test, starting off, straight-line driving, gear shifting operations, lane changing, pulling over, driving straight through intersections, turning at intersections, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, U-turns, and night driving.
During the driving test for Subject 3, my instructor always emphasized using second gear when going straight through intersections. This is because second gear maintains a speed of around 20 to 30 km/h, which is neither too fast nor too slow. The car remains very stable when crossing intersections, allowing you to observe traffic lights and pedestrians in time. The first time I practiced, I didn’t use second gear, and the car was too fast, nearly resulting in a violation—the examiner deducted points immediately. Actually, second gear is quite easy to master; just shift slowly without rushing. Practice more before the test to get familiar with clutch control. Remember to slow down to a safe range before the intersection, then shift to second gear, maintaining a steady speed without unnecessary acceleration. This way, you won’t panic during the test, ensuring both safety and a high pass rate. Developing this habit in daily driving also reduces the risk of rear-end collisions.
