How many points are deducted for unfastening the seatbelt before turning off the engine during the driving test?
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According to the rule of not turning off the engine before getting out of the car, 5 points will be deducted. Precautions for the Subject 3 test: 1. Fingerprint verification failure: If the candidate fails the fingerprint verification, please get out of the car to re-collect the fingerprint before queuing again for the test. 2. Candidate's score below the passing score: If the candidate's score falls below the passing score during the test, the system will automatically prompt the candidate to pull over. After completing the pull-over action, the system will prompt for the next test. 3. Pulling over: After hearing the voice command to pull over, the candidate should choose a clear curb (or solid road edge line) on the test route and complete the pull-over action after confirming safety. Upon completion, the system will announce the test result via voice. 4. Walking around the vehicle: When walking around the vehicle to inspect its appearance and surrounding environment, maintain a distance of within 1 meter between yourself and the vehicle to ensure the accuracy of radar signal detection.
When I was taking my driver's license test last year, the instructor emphasized repeatedly that the sequence must not be reversed. He said that if you unbuckle the seatbelt before turning off the engine, it would be considered a serious violation, resulting in an immediate 100-point deduction and failing the test. During practice, I often tried to cut corners for convenience and almost made this mistake in the mock test, which earned me a stern scolding. Thinking about it now, it makes perfect sense—unbuckling the seatbelt while the engine is still running or if the car rolls could be very dangerous. Now that I drive on my own, I always follow the proper sequence: turn off the engine, engage the handbrake, confirm the gear is in neutral, and then unbuckle. Safety comes first. The test rules are designed to instill good habits, so never rush and overlook the details. Otherwise, failing the test means having to retake it, which is quite a hassle.
The driving test rules are quite strict about this sequence mistake, usually deducting 100 points for an immediate fail. I think the key is to develop muscle memory: after stopping the car steadily, first turn off the engine, then shift to neutral, pull up the handbrake, and finally unbuckle the seatbelt. This way, the operation is steady, and the examiner won't find fault. You should practice this routine repeatedly during regular driving practice, so you don't forget the steps due to nervousness during the test. Also, don't forget to check if the car has completely stopped. Other minor mistakes like not checking the rearview mirror can also accumulate deductions, but unbuckling before turning off the engine is absolutely a fatal error. Be careful not to lose big for small gains.
