How many minutes are stipulated for Subject Three completion?
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There is no time limit for the entire Subject Three test. Completion is based on successfully performing all required operations. It generally takes about ten minutes to finish. The required distance is three kilometers, typically including preparations before starting the vehicle, light simulation, starting off, left and right turns, lane changes, turn signal usage, U-turns, and pulling over. Subject Three consists of 16 items in total. Below are the detailed descriptions: 1. Items include: preparations before starting the vehicle, starting off, driving straight, gear shifting operations, changing lanes, going straight through intersections, passing pedestrian crossings, passing bus stops, passing school zones, left turns at intersections, right turns at intersections, meeting oncoming traffic, overtaking, making U-turns, pulling over, and nighttime driving. 2. Subject Three is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment, officially known as the Road Driving Skills and Safe & Civilized Driving Knowledge Test. The safe and civilized driving knowledge test generally includes: requirements for safe and civilized driving operations, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, and post-accident handling knowledge.
When I took the driving test (Subject 3) before, I remember the exam duration was set between 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the test center's regulations. At my urban test site, we were required to complete the entire route within 15 minutes, including starting, straight-line driving, turning, lane changing, and pulling over. Each maneuver had to be executed promptly without delay—exceeding time limits would result in point deductions or even failing the test. For instance, taking too long on turns would prompt the instructor to intervene. During practice, I made a habit of timing myself with my phone, simulating the exam process by running through the course multiple times to refine my pacing—maintaining steady speed (not too fast or slow) was crucial to demonstrating proper driving skills. Though the test duration is brief, consistent practice in speed control ensures smooth completion and boosts confidence.
