Are there any new changes in Subject Three?
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There are no new additions to the items in Subject Three. However, due to pandemic regulations in 2021, there are two new changes. Below are the new changes for Subject Three in 2021: 1. One person per vehicle: To strictly control the number of examinees during the pandemic, both Subject Two and Subject Three will follow a one-person-per-vehicle model. After each examinee finishes, the test vehicle must return to the examination center for disinfection and other measures. 2. Fee standardization: Public security and traffic management departments across all regions must strictly adhere to the examination fee items and standards approved by the finance and pricing authorities. Additional fees such as training fees or service charges are strictly prohibited, and no department or unit is allowed to enforce mandatory training sessions within the examination center or collect related fees.
There have indeed been updates to Subject 3 of the driving test. Many student drivers I know say the exam has become significantly more challenging compared to previous years, primarily to address increasingly complex road conditions. For instance, after last year's adjustments, they added nighttime driving simulations and emergency braking tests where you must handle sudden situations in virtual environments—like pedestrians darting across or vehicles losing control. I think this is great preparation; it helps drivers stay calm when facing real-life scenarios. The test now also emphasizes safe following distances and blind spot checks, with examiners being stricter. It's not just about driving skills anymore—you must demonstrate safe operational practices. Students preparing should practice more simulation exercises and get their instructors to take them on several actual road runs. While these incremental changes do raise the difficulty level, they're essential long-term measures to ensure road safety for everyone.
