Is 80 points a passing score for C1 Subject 3?
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80 points is not a passing score. The passing score for the C1 Subject 3 exam is 90 points, with a full score of 100 points. According to Article 30 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123), the passing standards for each subject exam are as follows: Subject 1 exam has a full score of 100 points, and a score of 90 points is considered passing. Subject 2 exam has a full score of 100 points. For large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, and large trucks, a score of 90 points is considered passing. For other vehicle types, a score of 80 points is considered passing. Subject 3 road driving skills and safe civilized driving knowledge exams each have a full score of 100 points, and a score of 90 points in each is considered passing. Subject 3: Includes road driving skills and safe civilized driving knowledge exams. It is part of the motor vehicle driving license test and is also the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safe civilized driving knowledge exam in the motor vehicle driver's test. The content of the road driving skills exam varies for different vehicle types. Subject 3 exam items: Vehicle preparation, light simulation, starting, straight-line driving, lane changing, passing intersections, passing crosswalks, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, U-turns, gear shifting operations, left turns at intersections, right turns at intersections, and pulling over. Only straight-line driving, gear shifting, and pulling over are required. The safe driving knowledge exam generally includes: safe and civilized driving operation requirements, safe driving knowledge in harsh weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods such as tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge. Precautions for the C1 Subject 3 exam are as follows: Pre-exam preparation: Walk around the vehicle once before getting in, and pause near the monitoring device. Light simulation: Check if the light switch is reset before the simulation exam starts. Starting: Always observe the surrounding traffic environment before starting. During driving: Keep your eyes on the road ahead and avoid following too closely. Deduction points for the C1 license Subject 3 exam are as follows: Failing to observe the rear and right traffic conditions through the interior and exterior rearview mirrors before stopping results in failure. Failing to stop within the specified distance after the examiner issues the pull-over command results in failure. If the vehicle body exceeds the right edge of the road or the sidewalk edge after stopping, it results in failure. Failing to observe the side and rear traffic conditions before opening the door after stopping results in failure. Not using or incorrectly using the turn signal before stopping deducts 10 points. Turning the steering wheel less than 3 seconds after activating the turn signal before stopping deducts 10 points. If the vehicle body is more than 30 cm from the right edge of the road or the sidewalk edge after stopping, it deducts 10 points. Failing to tighten the parking brake lever after stopping deducts 10 points. Releasing the foot brake before tightening the parking brake lever deducts 10 points. Failing to turn off the engine before getting out deducts 5 points.
As a driving instructor with over a decade of experience, I am well-versed in the rules of the Subject 3 driving test. A score of 80 is not enough to pass—the standard clearly requires 90 points to qualify. This means that 80 falls short by a full 10 points, equivalent to making 5-8 minor mistakes, such as failing to signal when changing lanes or not pulling over properly when parking. Safe driving is no joke, and the test is designed to eliminate any potential hazards. A few years ago, I had a student who failed with an 85 because of improper use of lights during the night test; they only passed after retaking the exam and scoring 90. I advise candidates to simulate real driving scenarios during preparation, paying close attention to every detail that could cost points, like smooth starts and checking blind spots. Only then can they pass in one attempt. Scores are just the beginning—safety is the ultimate goal. Don’t be discouraged by an 80.
Having just passed Subject 3, I personally experienced the exam pressure. 80 points is definitely a fail - you need 90 to pass. Last time I got 85, just 5 points short, because I lost marks for inaccurate steering during turns. Scoring 80 is like having your chain come off halfway - it shows multiple operational flaws, like unsteady gear shifting or ignoring road markings. While the standards may seem strict, they ensure road safety. My advice to those still preparing: focus on mastering fundamentals rather than just chasing scores. Break down each maneuver to avoid basic mistakes. Practice mock exams repeatedly in the training car to familiarize yourself with testing points - reduced stress naturally leads to higher scores. Remember, failing means retaking, but never give up - just keep practicing persistently.
