An electronic component, such as an IGBT, that presents a control terminal for receiving a stepwise control signal and at least one other terminal adapted for reaching a given voltage level by effect of the application of the step signal, with the possibility of overshoot occurring; and a damping resistive element interposed between the control terminal and the at least one other terminal. A device for implementing the evaluation method is also disclosed. In this way, the generation of a large shock by the entering of the engine start in the start prohibiting region during the gear shift is prevented.