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How many points are deducted for not turning off the engine when getting off the car in Subject 3?

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SarahLee
07/29/25 8:47am

In some regions, it is not necessary to turn off the engine, and no points will be deducted. However, in other regions, turning off the engine is required, and failure to do so will result in a deduction of 100 points. Below is an introduction to Subject 3: 1. Subject 3: Also known as the road test, it includes the road driving skills test and the safety and civilized driving knowledge test. It is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safety and civilized driving knowledge test in the motor vehicle driver's examination. 2. Different test contents: The road driving skills test varies depending on the type of vehicle being licensed. It generally includes: preparing to get on the car, starting, driving in a straight line, shifting gears, changing lanes, pulling over, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing crosswalks, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and night driving.

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DeDakota
08/12/25 6:55am

When I was preparing for the driving test (Subject 3) last year, my instructor kept reminding me every day to always turn off the engine when getting out of the car, otherwise the entire test would be ruined. On the exam day, I checked the rules—failing to turn off the engine before exiting would deduct 100 points, meaning an automatic fail. Why such strictness? Safety first! A running car rolling away could lead to dangerous consequences. There was a candidate at our test center who was so nervous that they opened the door without turning off the engine and was immediately stopped by the examiner, failing on the spot. After that, I developed a habit of checking the tachometer after turning off the engine to ensure it was truly off. These small details can make or break your test. I recommend simulating the process a few times before the exam to engrave it in your mind and avoid mistakes.

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DelDonovan
10/05/25 8:28am

I've been teaching driving for years, and students often ask me about this. The penalty standard for not turning off the engine when getting out of the car in Subject 3 is very strict. The rules clearly state that it's an immediate 100-point deduction, resulting in an automatic fail—no room for negotiation. This isn't a minor mistake; it's related to driving safety. If the car rolls and hurts someone, it could lead to a major accident. Other similar serious mistakes, like not shifting to neutral or forgetting to pull the handbrake, also result in a 100-point deduction. When teaching students, I always emphasize practicing the engine-off action repeatedly before the test until it becomes muscle memory. It's just a few steps—don't skip them. Remember, the total score for Subject 3 is 100 points, and deducting more than 50 means a fail, so don't stumble on the crucial steps.

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DaniellaLee
11/19/25 3:12am

During my driving test for Subject 3, my friend was so nervous that he forgot to turn off the engine when getting out of the car. The examiner noticed immediately and gave him a score of 0. A 100-point deduction is an ironclad rule because leaving the engine running poses significant safety risks and could easily lead to accidents. The test is designed this way to enforce good habits. I was also scared afterward and reminded myself: always check the tachometer before exiting the vehicle. Pay extra attention to this step during practice to make it a mechanical habit. The failure rate for Subject 3 is quite high, so details matter—something as small as forgetting to turn off the engine can ruin all your hard work.

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