Can You Stop Midway During Subject Three Driving Test?
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Stopping midway is allowed, but it depends on the situation. Not all circumstances permit stopping midway. For example, you cannot stop midway when passing through crosswalks, bus stops, school entrances, making turns, or performing U-turns. Before the Subject Three test, you need to walk around the car for inspection. The test vehicle usually has two sensors, one at the front and one at the rear. When walking around the car, you should pause briefly near the sensors to ensure they detect you. Adjust the car's rearview mirrors and seat height, then confirm if they are suitable. When observing through the rearview mirrors, make sure you can see the rear wheels. Fasten your seatbelt. Before starting the engine, ensure the gear is in the neutral position. The lighting simulation test requires candidates to master the skills flexibly. During practice, learn the techniques for using the lights and perform the relevant lighting operations within 5 seconds after the test instruction is given. During Subject Three practice or the test, it is essential to perform the head-check observation. Remember to practice head-check observations during daily training and execute the related actions during the test to avoid point deductions.
During the driving test (Subject 3), stopping is not completely prohibited—it depends on the location and reason. On the test route, if unexpected situations arise, such as a pedestrian suddenly crossing the road or the car ahead braking abruptly, you must stop decisively to ensure safety, as the principle of safety first outweighs test scoring. However, stopping in clearly prohibited areas, such as within 10 meters of an intersection, near a bus stop, or close to a crosswalk, will result in an immediate failure for dangerous driving. I recall an examinee who stopped to avoid an electric scooter that suddenly appeared, and the examiner praised their quick reaction. Therefore, in unpredictable emergencies, don’t hesitate—stopping reasonably won’t incur penalties. But be sure to avoid unnecessary stops in prohibited zones throughout the test; it’s better to drive slowly than to brake suddenly.
The Category 3 driving test allows reasonable parking, provided it does not affect other vehicles' traffic and complies with regulations. According to test site requirements, most road sections cannot be stopped at will when unobstructed, and only under specific circumstances can a brief stop be made: first, if there is a sudden accident or obstacle ahead; second, if instructed by the examiner to pull over at a certain spot; third, if the test item requires it, such as when there are too many vehicles ahead during a lane change. In these cases, as long as the turn signal is activated and the vehicle gradually slows down to stop, no points will be deducted. I remind trainees to pay attention to no-parking signs on the test route during practice, especially avoiding areas like yellow grid lines and fire lanes. Temporary parking should not exceed half a minute, and before starting again, be sure to check the rearview mirror to ensure safety.
