What are the 10-point deduction items in Subject 3?
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Subject 3 has the following 10-point deduction items: 1. Vehicle rolling backward when starting: distance less than 30cm; 2. Light usage: failing to use or incorrectly using turn signals when starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or stopping, or turning the steering wheel within less than 3 seconds after activating the turn signal; 3. Clutch: not properly using the clutch semi-engagement to control speed in certain situations; 4. Stalling: causing the engine to stall once due to improper operation; 5. Horn: not using the horn appropriately according to traffic conditions; 6. Brake: starting without releasing the parking brake but correcting it promptly; 7. Speed: mismatch between vehicle speed and gear; 8. Parking: the distance between the vehicle body and the right edge of the road or the sidewalk edge exceeds 30cm; 9. Brake pedal: releasing the service brake pedal before tightening the parking brake; 10. U-turn: obstructing the normal passage of other vehicles and pedestrians.
I have deep feelings about the 10-point deduction items in the Subject 3 driving test. As a recent test taker, I was very cautious about these points. Turn signal mistakes are a major pitfall, such as not signaling when changing lanes or turning, or signaling for less than 3 seconds before moving the steering wheel—the examiner will deduct 10 points immediately. Insufficient observation is also common, like not checking blind spots when starting or changing lanes, which will definitely result in a 10-point deduction. During parking operations, failing to park accurately within 30 cm of the curb will also cost 10 points. Not slowing down in advance at intersections or crosswalks, or failing to stop for pedestrians, are considered dangerous behaviors and will incur a 10-point deduction. Speed control errors, such as exceeding or driving too slowly, also fall under this category—I had to maintain stable speed throughout the test. These small mistakes can add up to failure, so practicing repeatedly to develop good habits is essential.
