How many degrees is the steering wheel not allowed to exceed in straight-line driving for Subject 3?
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In straight-line driving for Subject 3, the steering wheel should not swing more than 5 degrees to the left or right. If the car body is not tilted, try not to move the steering wheel. Below is more information about straight-line driving for Subject 3: Straight-line driving, as the name suggests, means keeping the driving route in a straight line. According to the "Content and Methods of Motor Vehicle Driver Examination," the assessment requirements are to reasonably control the speed according to road conditions, use the correct gear, maintain straight-line driving, keep an appropriate following distance, observe the interior and exterior rearview mirrors at appropriate times during driving, and not let the line of sight deviate from the driving direction for more than 2 seconds. Deduction criteria for straight-line driving in Subject 3: Unstable direction control, inability to maintain the vehicle in a straight line, results in failure. Not taking timely deceleration measures when encountering braking by the vehicle in front, results in failure. Not observing the rear traffic situation through the interior and exterior rearview mirrors at appropriate times, deducts 10 points. Not detecting road obstacles in time or not taking timely deceleration measures upon detecting road obstacles, deducts 10 points.
I remember when taking the driving test for Subject 3, the instructor always emphasized not to turn the steering wheel too much, generally no more than 5 degrees. Why is it so strict? Because during straight-line driving, if the steering wheel is turned more, the car will slightly deviate, leading to immediate point deductions or even failure in the exam. I learned this the hard way during practice—once, my hand accidentally turned the wheel about 8 degrees, and the car immediately crossed the solid line, scaring me into quick adjustments. To cope with this, I learned to make slight adjustments with my fingers rather than using arm strength, while focusing my eyes on a distant point as a reference to naturally stabilize my body. After the test, I often chatted with friends and found that a common mistake among beginners is gripping the wheel too tightly, causing oversteering. Practicing straight-line control for just half an hour daily can help develop good habits. Now, years into driving, I still find this basic skill incredibly useful, especially for maintaining safe distances on highways and avoiding minor actions that could lead to accidents.
