Can the safety officer speak during the Subject 3 driving test?
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During the Subject 3 driving test, the safety officer is not allowed to speak, as speaking is considered cheating. Any minor actions are also prohibited, and these violations will result in a deduction of 100 points. The safety officer can only control the brake to prevent accidents. Passing criteria for the Subject 3 test: The Subject 3 test is scored out of 100 points, with different disqualification and deduction standards (20 points, 10 points, or 5 points) set for different types of driving licenses. Situations that will result in disqualification during the Subject 3 test: Not using a seatbelt or wearing a safety helmet as required, blocking or turning off in-car audio and video monitoring devices, not following the examiner's instructions, incorrect use of lights, windshield wipers, or other common vehicle controls, the vehicle rolling back more than 30cm when starting, both hands leaving the steering wheel while driving, inability to effectively and steadily control the driving direction with one hand on the steering wheel, inaccurate control of the vehicle's direction, swaying, or deviation from the correct path, failure to choose the appropriate lane, speed, or gear according to traffic conditions, prolonged mismatch between gear and speed causing the engine to run too high or too low. Subject 3 test content: The Subject 3 test consists of 13 basic items, including preparation before starting, starting, driving straight, changing lanes, passing intersections, pulling over, crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting other vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and driving at night.
I remember when I took the driving test for Subject 3, the safety officer really couldn't speak casually because the test mainly assessed whether you could drive independently. The safety officer sat in the passenger seat, and their responsibility was to ensure safety. They would only speak up in emergencies, like almost causing a collision or if you made a complete mistake. Normally, they had to remain silent, letting you handle the steering wheel, gear shifting, and reading road signs on your own. If you had any doubts, you could only wonder silently and had to wait until after the test to ask the examiner. This rule was in place to ensure fairness and impartiality—don't expect the safety officer to help you with answers or chat to pass the time. My advice is to practice more on simulated routes before the test, familiarizing yourself with various maneuvers like turning and parking to reduce nervousness. Keep a calm mindset—treat it as if you're just driving for fun, with the safety officer as an invisible partner watching over you. This way, your chances of passing smoothly will be much higher.
