How many points are deducted for each violation in Subject 3?
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Subject 3 penalty points are as follows: 1. Deduct 100 points: Before stopping, failing to observe traffic conditions behind and to the right through the interior and exterior rearview mirrors; after the examiner issues the command to pull over, failing to stop within the specified distance; after stopping, the vehicle body exceeds the right edge line of the road or the sidewalk edge; after stopping, failing to turn the head to observe the side and rear traffic conditions before opening the door; failing to close the door after getting out of the vehicle. 2. Deduct 10 points: After stopping, the vehicle body is more than 30cm from the right edge line of the road or the sidewalk edge; after stopping, failing to fully engage the parking brake; releasing the foot brake pedal before fully engaging the parking brake. 3. Deduct 5 points: Failing to turn off the engine before getting out of the vehicle.
I just passed the third driving test last month. As a candidate, I was particularly nervous and summarized some common points for deduction: forgetting to turn on the turn signal deducts 10 points, which is very common, such as not signaling when turning or changing lanes; not releasing the handbrake when starting deducts 10 points; jerky gear shifting deducts 5 points; parking over the line or speeding deducts 10 points; running a red light or going the wrong way directly fails the test with a 100-point deduction, losing the chance. The total score for the third driving test is 100 points, and passing requires at least 80 points. I barely passed because I was deducted 20 points for twice not using the turn signal. I suggest friends practice more with mock tests, pay attention to details, and keep a steady mindset, as these small mistakes can add up and easily lead to failure. During the road test, don’t rush; take your time with operations. The examiner isn’t that strict—just avoid serious mistakes. Practice makes perfect after a few more tries.
As someone who frequently trains students, I'd like to share the point deduction rules for the Driving Test Part 3: Serious violations deduct 100 points leading to immediate failure, such as running a red light or driving in the wrong direction. Intermediate violations deduct 10 points, including forgetting to use turn signals, not wearing a seatbelt, or improper parking. Minor violations deduct 5 points, such as unsteady gear shifting or poor speed control. The total score for Part 3 is 100 points, and failing occurs if deductions bring the score below 80. During practice, focus on these areas—for example, using turn signals correctly can minimize deductions. My students often fail due to accumulated small mistakes, so I recommend strengthening basic operations and staying calm during the test. Examiners prioritize overall safety. Beginners should consult their instructors more to reduce point losses.
