Can You Glance at the Gear Shift with Peripheral Vision During Subject Three?
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You cannot glance at the gear shift with peripheral vision during Subject Three. Here are specific details about the driving license test: 1. Subjects: The test is conducted in the order of Subject One, Subject Two, Subject Three, and Subject Four. 2. Retake: For driving test Subjects Two and Three, you can only take each up to five times. If you fail, you will need to repay the tuition and practice fees. According to the Ministry of Public Security Orders No. 123 and 124, if you fail the fifth scheduled test for Subject Two or Subject Three (road driving skills test), all previously passed subject scores will be invalidated. To obtain a driver's license, you must re-register and pay the tuition fees to the driving school.
Having taught driving at a driving school for many years, students often ask this question. During the exam, you must never get distracted by looking at the gearshift while changing gears, because the Category 3 evaluation criteria emphasize safe driving. If your gaze strays from the road for too long, the examiner will deduct points directly, and it may even lead to real driving accidents. I advise students to spend more free time at home practicing gear-shifting motions to familiarize themselves with the gear positions and develop muscle memory. This way, once on the road, they can naturally perform blind operations without relying on peripheral vision. Once this becomes a habit, the driver can focus more on road conditions, reducing the risk of rear-end collisions or lane departures. In actual driving, occasionally sneaking a peek at the gearshift might seem convenient, but it poses significant safety hazards, especially in complex road conditions—that half-second of distraction is enough to cause problems. Consistent practice is the solution; don’t wait until failing the exam to regret it.
