Will you fail if the speed drops below 10 in second gear during Subject 3?

[Terrence]

You will fail if the speed drops below 10 in second gear during Subject 3. The speed range for second gear is 10-30 km/h. When the speed falls below 10 km/h, the engine is prone to stalling. Here is some additional information: 1. First gear: Engine speed around 1000-1500 rpm, vehicle speed 10 km/h, it is recommended to shift to second gear. 2. Second gear: Engine speed around 1500-2000 rpm, vehicle speed 30 km/h, it is recommended to shift to third gear. 3. Third gear: Engine speed around 1500-2000 rpm, vehicle speed 40 km/h, it is recommended to shift to fourth gear. 4. Fourth gear: Engine speed around 1500-2000 rpm, vehicle speed 50-70 km/h, it is recommended to shift to fifth gear. 5. Fifth gear: Engine speed around 1500-3000 rpm, vehicle speed 80-120 km/h.

[StSophie]

As a seasoned driver with over 20 years of experience, I always remind young learners during their Category 3 test never to let the speed drop below 10 km/h in second gear, or the risk of failing is extremely high. During the manual transmission test, if the speed is too low (e.g., below 10 km/h), the car will noticeably shake or even stall, leading the examiner to deduct points or declare failure due to unstable operation. The Category 3 test evaluates safe driving skills, and mismatched speed and gear is considered a serious mistake. In real traffic, driving too slowly also increases the risk of rear-end collisions. I recommend maintaining a speed of 15-25 km/h in second gear during practice, with gentle and steady throttle control. Failing the test means wasting time and money on retakes—it’s much better to practice simulated exam scenarios thoroughly beforehand.

[McAllison]

I just passed the Subject 3 test not long ago, and I remember clearly that the instructor said failing to maintain second gear speed above 10km/h would definitely result in failure. On the exam day during my urban road test with a manual transmission car, the moment the speedometer dropped to 9km/h, the car started shaking and the examiner immediately marked me as unqualified. My classmate had to retake the test once because of this, wasting a lot of money unnecessarily. Subject 3 emphasizes gear-speed matching for safety, and idling speed driving is considered an operational error with heavy penalties, easily raising the examiner's suspicion of poor control. While second-gear low-speed driving might be acceptable in daily driving, the exam requires maintaining at least 15km/h for safety. During the stressful test, you must constantly monitor the speedometer and not be careless. Practicing fundamentals well makes passing easier.

[VonPaisley]

I've been working in the repair shop for ten years, and common engine issues include stalling and shaking during the Subject 3 test when driving in second gear below 10 km/h due to excessively low RPM, which can lead to failing the test. Driving at too low a speed in a high gear damages the clutch, and the examiner may penalize you for improper operation with significant point deductions. It's recommended to maintain a speed above 15 km/h in second gear during the test to avoid danger, and practice paying attention to pedal feel.

[Thaddeus]

Watching my neighbor take the driving test, my son failed three times before realizing the details: in Subject 3, if the speed in second gear drops below 10 km/h, it's an automatic fail. The examiner deducts points strictly. Failing means spending thousands more to relearn and wasting time. My advice to learners: focus on keeping the speedometer above 15 for safety and control, pass in one go to save money.