Are There Any New Changes to Subject 3?

[StAlexandra]

There are no new changes in the addition of items for Subject 3. However, due to pandemic regulations in 2021, there are two new changes. To strictly control the number of examinees, both Subject 2 and Subject 3 will follow a one-person-one-car model this year. After each examinee finishes, the test vehicle must return to the examination site for disinfection and other measures. Fee regulations: Public traffic management departments nationwide must strictly adhere to the examination fee items and standards approved by financial and pricing authorities. They are prohibited from collecting any additional fees and must not act as gatekeepers for other departments or units to collect training or service fees. No individual or unit may force examinees to undergo training inside the examination site and charge training or service fees. Driver's license Subject 3 requires 24 study hours. The study hours for the driver's license from Subject 1 to Subject 4 are as follows: Subject 1 is 12 hours; Subject 2 is 16 hours; Subject 3 is 24 hours; Subject 4 is 10 hours. Each study hour is defined as 1 hour, with teaching time not less than 45 minutes. Subject 3 alone requires 24 study hours, and the total for Subjects 1 to 3 is 62 study hours. The examination content includes: vehicle preparation; straight-line driving; passing intersections; meeting vehicles; pulling over; nighttime driving; starting off; changing lanes; crossing pedestrian crossings, school zones, and bus stops; overtaking; making U-turns, etc. Below is an introduction to the precautions for the Subject 3 examination: Excessively long route for pulling over: After completing the subject, when the examiner gives the "pull over" command, unless it's at an intersection or solid line, the examinee should stop decisively. Upon hearing the command, assess the road conditions. If there are no solid lines or if it's too close to an intersection, quickly turn on the right signal, check the rearview mirror, brake to reduce speed, and merge. Place the right foot where it should be: When not pressing the accelerator, the foot must be on the brake. Vehicle body too far to the right during driving: If the vehicle body is too far to the right, completing the subject (e.g., driving over uneven roads and performing a 100-meter acceleration/deceleration gear shift) may not be a major issue. However, during the examination, the vehicle body must remain steady and not noticeably lean to the right.

[DelSophie]

I've noticed some recent changes indeed. The main updates involve more detailed requirements for overtaking maneuvers. Previously, just signaling before changing lanes might have been enough to pass, but now failing to complete the entire action within 150 meters will result in immediate point deduction. Additionally, the precision requirement for pulling over has increased - wheels must now be within 30cm of the roadside curb, which is significantly stricter than before. During straight-line driving, the steering wheel swing must not exceed 5 degrees, and this is monitored with particular accuracy by electronic examiners. I recommend paying extra attention to these details during training. Many driving schools have updated their instructional videos, and it's advisable to have your instructor take you through the actual test route several times before the exam. Also, note that the proportion of night tests has increased, so remember to practice your lighting operations.