How many points will be deducted for not turning off the engine when getting off the car in Subject 3?
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Not turning off the engine when getting off the car in Subject 3 will result in a deduction of 100 points. Below is an introduction to Subject 3 exam techniques: 1. Follow the prompt instructions: Listen carefully to the voice broadcast instructions of Subject 3 and act according to the prompts. Remember not to perform any operations before the voice broadcast ends. Wait until the broadcast is complete before proceeding to the next step. 2. Pay attention to special areas: In many regions, the voice broadcast no longer reminds candidates of special areas such as school zones, bus stops, and crosswalks. However, candidates must perform corresponding deceleration or yielding operations based on the project signs and road markings. For school zones, apply the brakes 10 meters before the project sign, with the speed below 30km/h. For bus stops, apply the brakes 10 meters before the project sign, with the speed below 30km/h. For crosswalks, decelerate by applying the brakes within 30 meters before the crosswalk, and stop to yield if pedestrians are crossing.
When I took the Driving Test Part 3, I almost failed because of this issue too. Forgetting to turn off the engine when getting out of the car is super easy to overlook. The parking procedure during the test includes turning off the engine, shifting to neutral, pulling the handbrake, and checking surroundings. If you don't turn off the engine, the examiner deducts 10 points immediately. This rule mainly ensures the vehicle's safety to prevent rolling or accidental starting. The Driving Test Part 3 is scored out of 100 points, and failing occurs if you lose 20 points. That time, I lost 10 points due to this small mistake and barely passed with a borderline score, which gave me a cold sweat. My suggestion is to develop a habit during practice: every time you park, silently recite the steps—brake, turn off engine, shift gear, handbrake. Under exam pressure, these small details are most prone to mistakes. Simulate parking scenarios frequently during practice, and make it second nature to avoid errors.
In the driving test (Subject 3), exiting the vehicle without turning off the engine is considered a safety violation, with a standard deduction of 10 points. The examination rules are stringent - after parking, you must ensure the vehicle is completely stationary and in a safe condition. Forgetting to turn off the engine means it continues running, potentially creating fire hazards or causing unintended movement. With a total score of 100, deductions exceeding 20 points result in failure, meaning a single mistake could ruin the entire test. During practice, I always remind students to double-check at parking spots - not just turning off the engine, but also observing the dashboard and the duration of engine shutdown. Developing good habits isn't just for passing the test; it reduces risks in real driving too. Otherwise, forgetting to turn off the engine in daily driving becomes a fuel-guzzling issue. Simulate test conditions more often, record operations with your phone, and review to identify gaps.
