Should You Turn Off the Engine or Unbuckle the Seatbelt First When Pulling Over in Driving Test Part 3?

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PaisleeRose
07/29/25 9:05am
When pulling over in Driving Test Part 3, you should turn off the engine first, then unbuckle the seatbelt. Below are precautions for Part 3: 1. Lane Changing: When the examinee hears "Please change lanes," turn on the turn signal and wait for 3 seconds before steering. If the driver is on a single-lane road, lane changing is not permitted. 2. Straight-line Driving: Once straight-line driving begins, do not turn the steering wheel arbitrarily or cross the solid lane line. The examinee should focus on the distant view and make minor steering adjustments to maintain straight-line driving, rather than keeping the wheel completely still. 3. Deceleration: When passing crosswalks, school zones, bus stops, or straight intersections, the examinee should gently press the brake pedal to slow down.
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DiFrank
08/12/25 8:16am
I just finished my driving test (Subject 3) not long ago and I'm still recalling the step of pulling over. The instructor always emphasized that you must turn off the engine before unbuckling the seatbelt, because it's only safe to exit the vehicle when the car is completely stopped and the engine is off. During the exam, I witnessed someone doing it in the wrong order—unbuckling the seatbelt first—and the examiner immediately deducted points, reasoning that if the car was still running, opening the door could cause the vehicle to roll, which is extremely dangerous. I've developed a habit during practice: after stopping the car, firmly pulling the handbrake, shifting to neutral, and turning off the engine, only then do I dare to unbuckle the seatbelt. Even in daily driving, it's essential to follow this routine—safety comes first. Though these steps may seem minor, for beginners, each one is crucial. Don't rush to exit the car to avoid accidents.
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McElena
10/06/25 3:33am
Having driven for almost ten years, I remember this trick for pulling over. During the driving test (Subject 3), you must turn off the engine before unbuckling the seatbelt, or the examiner will watch closely and deduct points for sure. In daily driving, I’m more relaxed, but sticking to this order is safer. After turning off the engine, the car comes to a complete stop, the engine quiets down, and unbuckling the seatbelt to exit the car is risk-free. Otherwise, if the engine is still running, the car might roll forward or accidentally hit the accelerator after unbuckling. A friend of mine learned this the hard way—unbuckling before turning off the engine led to the car rolling forward and hitting a wall, costing hundreds in repairs. So the rule is simple: stop the car, engage the handbrake, shift to neutral, turn off the engine, and finally unbuckle the seatbelt. Forming this habit makes any driving test a breeze.
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