Reasons for Failing Subject Three?

[DelEzra]

Common reasons for failing the Subject Three driving test include: 1. Not walking around the vehicle to inspect its appearance and safety conditions or failing to observe traffic behind before opening the door. 2. Starting the vehicle without closing the door properly, and before starting, not checking left and rear traffic by looking over the shoulder and using mirrors; not slowing down when the vehicle ahead brakes. 3. When approaching intersections, not slowing down before entering; not observing left and right traffic when going straight; not observing front and side traffic or failing to use interior and exterior mirrors when turning. Entering an intersection when it's blocked and stopping inside; not yielding to pedestrians and vehicles with the right of way as required; not turning left from the center left of the intersection; not observing left and right traffic when passing crosswalks, school zones, and bus stops; not slowing down as required; not stopping for pedestrians at crosswalks. 4. Before overtaking, not observing rear and left traffic through mirrors; choosing inappropriate times to overtake, disrupting other vehicles. 5. After parking, the vehicle exceeds the right edge of the road or sidewalk; before opening the door, not checking rear and left traffic; at night, not using lights correctly; using high beams when following closely or not adjusting lights as required when meeting another vehicle.

[MilesDella]

Having witnessed numerous failures in the driving test (Subject 3) over my years as an instructor, the most common mistake is incorrect turn signal usage—either forgetting to signal or moving the steering wheel within less than three seconds after signaling, which leads to immediate point deductions and failure by the examiner. Psychological tension is another major issue; beginners often stiffen up in the driver's seat, hesitate when observing traffic at intersections, start slowly at green lights, and get flustered by honking from other vehicles, all of which increase error rates. Basic oversights like forgetting to release the handbrake at startup, parking over lines or too far from the curb are strictly penalized in Subject 3. Practicing under realistic road conditions is crucial—find a quiet stretch to repeatedly drill turn signals and starting procedures until they become second nature. Never underestimate these seemingly minor details—their accumulation is what causes failure.

[AsherLynn]

Last time I failed my driving test (Subject 3), mainly due to poor psychological resilience. The test site was crowded with people and vehicles, which made my mind go blank. When starting the car, I couldn't control the clutch steadily, causing severe vehicle shaking, and the examiner immediately flagged it as a violation. Regarding turn signals, I only activated them for less than a second before changing lanes—the action was too quick, leaving no reaction time for other vehicles, resulting in direct point deductions. I also overlooked details, like forgetting to glance left and right when passing intersections, which led to point reductions by the examiner. I believe preparing for Subject 3 requires focusing on daily habit formation—for example, during practice, always forcing myself to count three seconds after signaling before moving, to build muscle memory and reduce errors during the test. After the failure, I took a week off to adjust my breathing techniques, and passed on the second attempt—mental adjustment is crucial.

[VonArcher]

My friend has failed the driving test (Section 3) several times, mainly due to operational details. The strong jerking sensation during gear shifting made the examiner feel the driving was unstable, or excessive speed when crossing intersections resulted in many point deductions. Sometimes weather conditions affected performance, like losing control of the steering on slippery rainy roads causing the wheels to cross the line, leading to immediate failure. Psychologically, beginners tend to get nervous, resulting in slow judgment—for example, hesitating at green lights due to fear of mistakes and then panicking when pressured by cars behind. It's recommended to practice simulated routes more often to strengthen foundational skills.