Does rolling back during Subject 3 result in point deduction?
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Rolling back during Subject 3 will deduct 10 points, and if it exceeds 30 centimeters, it will directly deduct 100 points. Subject 3 is the road driving skills test, which is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. Below are the point deduction standards for Subject 3: 1. Standard one: Not following the examiner's instructions, blocking or turning off the in-car audio and video monitoring equipment, rolling back more than 30 centimeters when starting, coasting in neutral while driving, failing to shift gears twice in a row while driving, not following traffic signals, signs, or markings, etc. Any of the above behaviors will result in a 100-point deduction. 2. Standard two: Before getting into the car, not inspecting the vehicle by walking around it as required; when starting, starting with insufficient brake air pressure, starting with the door not fully closed, starting the engine without the transmission in neutral, starting without releasing the handbrake. Any of the above behaviors will result in a 100-point deduction.
When I was taking the driving test for Subject 3, I was especially afraid of rolling back. The instructor said rolling back would definitely result in point deductions. If the car rolls back less than 30 cm during startup, 10 points are deducted, and exceeding 30 cm means an automatic failure. This is most noticeable during the hill start exercise. During my practice, I didn’t coordinate the throttle and clutch well, causing the car to roll back nearly 20 cm—fortunately, it wasn’t the actual test. Looking back now, as long as you hold the clutch steady and don’t release it too quickly, waiting until the car body shakes before releasing the brake, rolling back can basically be avoided. I recommend practicing the startup motion on a slope several times before the test. Finding the semi-engagement point accurately isn’t actually that difficult.
