How many points are deducted for each violation in Subject 3?
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There are three deduction standards in the Subject 3 exam, deducting 5 points, 10 points, or 100 points. Violations resulting in a 100-point deduction: Before stopping, failing to observe the 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 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; not closing the door after exiting the vehicle. Violations resulting in a 5-point deduction: Failing to turn off the engine before exiting the vehicle. Violations resulting in a 10-point deduction: After stopping, the vehicle body is more than 30cm from the right edge of the road or the sidewalk edge; after stopping, failing to engage the parking brake; releasing the foot brake pedal before engaging the parking brake.
I know exactly where most people fail in the driving test (Subject 3)! There are many pitfalls right from the start: skipping the vehicle inspection round means immediate failure, and making mistakes in the light simulation is an instant 100-point deduction. During the drive, you need to be extra careful – things like unstable steering during straight-line driving or incorrect speed will result in failure. Turn signal issues are the most frustrating: forgetting to signal, signaling incorrectly, or signaling for less than 3 seconds all cost 100 points. For roadside parking, crossing the line or exceeding 30cm means a 10-point deduction, while exceeding 50cm ends the test immediately. I've even seen people fail by not slowing down at crosswalks, costing them 100 points. These details really require extra attention during practice.
Points deduction in Subject 3 mainly falls into three categories: The most severe are the 100-point violations that result in immediate failure. These include not fastening the seatbelt properly, running a red light, or stalling due to improper operation. The 10-point deductions focus on minor details, such as not fully releasing the handbrake when starting or mismatching gear with speed. The lightest are 5-point deductions, mostly for inadequate observation. I once got 5 points deducted for not checking the rearview mirror when changing lanes, and 10 points for not assessing the distance properly when overtaking. Special caution is needed near bus stops and school zones—failing to tap the brake means an instant 100-point deduction. Memorizing the test route can actually help avoid many pitfalls.
