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