Can You Stop Midway During Subject Three?

[VonMaximus]

You can stop midway during Subject Three, but it depends on the situation. Not all circumstances permit stopping midway. You are allowed to stop when passing through crosswalks, bus stops, school entrances, making turns, performing U-turns, or pulling over to the side. Subject Three includes the road driving skills test and the safety and civilized driving knowledge test. It is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and is the abbreviated term for the road driving skills and safety and civilized driving knowledge test in the motor vehicle driver's examination. The content of the road driving skills test varies depending on the type of vehicle you are licensed to drive. The road driving skills test for Subject Three generally includes preparation before driving, simulated lighting test, starting, driving straight, shifting gears, changing lanes, pulling over, driving straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing through crosswalks, passing through school zones, passing through bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, performing U-turns, and driving at night. The safety and civilized driving knowledge test generally includes requirements for safe and civilized driving operations, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations like tire blowouts, and knowledge of post-accident procedures.

[OAubree]

As an experienced driver who has passed the driving test, I have practical insights about stopping during the Subject 3 exam. Stopping is completely allowed during the test, but it must be for safety reasons, such as a red light at an intersection, pedestrians crossing, or an accident ahead. The examiner will observe your actions—if you stop due to traffic conditions, you won’t lose points, but stopping without reason, like halting in the middle of the road for no purpose, will definitely affect your score. During my test, I encountered a bicycle suddenly cutting in, so I immediately slowed down, signaled, and pulled over safely—the examiner even praised my quick reaction. During practice, my instructor emphasized forming good habits: check mirrors first, signal, and stop smoothly without slamming the brakes. In short, stopping is a normal part of driving—the key is prioritizing safety and avoiding reckless actions.

[Arwen]

As a novice who just passed the third driving test, I have to say that stopping midway is actually quite common, so don't be afraid of it. During the test, I was so nervous that my palms were sweating, and the examiner was right there giving instructions, asking me to slow down and stop to observe when encountering turns or areas with heavy traffic. The key is to stop reasonably: for example, yielding to pedestrians is a must, but if you stop in the wrong place, like on a crosswalk or risking a rear-end collision, it's a disaster. I recommend practicing parallel parking and stopping at intersections more often at the driving school to familiarize yourself with the procedures. Relax a bit—the examiner is more concerned with your safety judgment than whether you stop or not.

[VanKendra]

Stopping or not depends on the situation. The Category 3 driving test rules allow necessary stopping operations, such as waiting for traffic signals, yielding to emergency vehicles, or following the examiner's instructions. Your operation must be standardized: first turn on the turn signal, check the rearview mirror and blind spots, then safely pull over. Stopping without reason or sudden braking will result in point deductions. The examiner evaluates in real-time to ensure every action is safe. Practice more by simulating test scenarios in daily training.