How many points are deducted for speed and gear mismatch in Subject 3?
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Speed and gear mismatch deducts ten points. Below is relevant information about Subject 3: 1. Introduction: Subject 3 is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment, referred to as the road driving skills and safe civilized driving knowledge test. The road driving skills test generally includes: vehicle preparation, light simulation test, starting, straight-line driving, gear shifting operations, lane changing, parking by the roadside, driving straight through intersections, turning at intersections, meeting vehicles, overtaking, U-turns, night driving, etc. The test content varies for different permitted driving models. The safe civilized driving knowledge test generally includes: safe civilized driving operation requirements, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, and post-accident handling knowledge. 2. Passing standard: The full score for both the road driving skills and safe civilized driving knowledge tests in Subject 3 is 100 points, with a passing score of 90 points each.
In the driving test (Subject 3), speed and gear mismatch usually results in an immediate 10-point deduction according to official standards. I made this mistake during practice and almost failed. I was driving too hastily—reaching 40 km/h in second gear without upshifting, which prompted the examiner to criticize it as unsafe. The reasons might be nervousness or unfamiliarity with gear shifting. Actually, the matching rules are simple: 1st gear (0-20 km/h), 2nd gear (15-30 km/h), 3rd gear (25-40 km/h), and 4th gear (35-50 km/h or above). Don’t overlook this mistake—if it happens repeatedly or causes stalling, you’ll fail instantly. When practicing with my family’s old car, I found that rehearsing gear shifts helps avoid errors: find an empty space to practice low-speed gear changes repeatedly and simulate exams with friends to stay calm during the actual test. Remember, the test isn’t just about skills—it’s the beginning of developing safe driving habits.
