Which Gear to Use When Pulling Over?
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For pulling over during Subject 3 of the driving test, you should first shift to first gear before stopping. When pulling over in Subject 3, depress the clutch pedal as the speed drops below first gear's range. As the right front wheel approaches the curb, turn the steering wheel slightly to the left (the second steering adjustment) to align the vehicle and adjust the distance between the car body and the curb. When the car is about to stop, slightly lift the brake pedal to reduce braking inertia and ensure a smooth stop. More details are as follows: 1. Parking requirements: Once the vehicle enters the parking area in Subject 3, the student must use the reference points taught by the instructor to park, keeping the distance between the car body and the roadside edge line at approximately 30cm for a perfect operation. If the distance exceeds 30cm but is less than 50cm, 10 points will be deducted. 2. Methods for judging the parking distance: Generally, a prominent point inside the car is used to estimate the distance between the car body and the edge line. Common reference points include three parts: the protruding part of the wiper, the right one-third of the front of the car, and the right front door handle. The student can choose any one of these as a reference. When it aligns with the right edge line, the distance between the car body and the roadside edge line is exactly 30cm.
When pulling over to park, I always believe proper operation is crucial. For manual transmission vehicles, after coming to a complete stop, I immediately shift to neutral and firmly engage the handbrake; for automatic transmission cars, simply shift to the P position, and don't forget to apply the handbrake either. As a beginner, I learned this the hard way - once forgetting to shift gears and only pressing the brake, causing the car to roll slightly, which gave me quite a scare. Since then, I've made this a habit. Choose a level roadside spot for parking; if it's too steep, additionally engage a lower gear or reverse gear for reinforcement. The whole process becomes second nature after a few simple practices - never cut corners with improper gear shifts, as it damages the vehicle and poses risks. Safe driving starts with attention to details, protecting both yourself and others.
