What are the common points deduction areas in Driving Test Subject 3?

[VincentDella]

Common points deduction items in Driving Test Subject 3 are as follows: 1. Starting the vehicle. After preparing to start, remember to turn the key clockwise for 3 seconds before starting, then release the key naturally with five fingers. Do not turn the key counterclockwise, as this may cause the engine to stall. Stalling once deducts 10 points. 2. Special circumstances, stopping midway. During the test, if you encounter special circumstances requiring a stop, do not park on traffic marking lines (whether yellow or white), otherwise you will be disqualified. 3. Gear shifting. When shifting gears, smoothly increase or decrease gears as instructed, otherwise you will be disqualified. Additionally, the speed must match the gear; neither low gear at high speed nor high gear at low speed is allowed, or you will be disqualified. 4. Passing special road sections. When passing (or hearing the command for) special sections like schools, bus stops, or intersections without traffic lights, remember the following three steps. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. (1) Lightly press the brake to reduce speed. (2) Observe traffic conditions on both sides of the road. (3) If encountering pedestrians, stop and yield. 5. Pulling over. When pulling over, remember the following operations, or you will be disqualified. (1) Before stopping: Observe traffic conditions behind and to the right via the interior and exterior rearview mirrors. (2) After stopping: The vehicle must not exceed the right edge line of the road or the sidewalk edge line. When exiting, observe traffic conditions behind and to the left, open the left door to exit safely, and close the door. Additionally, the following three operations will deduct 10 points and require attention. (1) After stopping, the distance between the vehicle and the right edge line or sidewalk edge should be less than 30cm. (2) After stopping, engage the parking brake (handbrake). (3) Do not release the foot brake before engaging the parking brake (handbrake). 6. Exiting the vehicle. Before exiting, turn off the engine, confirm safety, open the door to exit, and close the door. Failure to close the door will result in disqualification.

[Maureen]

I remember when I was taking the driving test for Subject 3, I was so nervous that I made quite a few mistakes. Forgetting to fasten the seatbelt before starting was an immediate point deduction—the examiner called it a rookie mistake. I kept running over the lines or not pulling close enough when parking, especially struggling with judging the distance for roadside parking. Failing to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks cost me points too, as I was too focused on the traffic lights and didn't notice people. My speed control was inconsistent, sometimes going too fast or too slow. I also frequently messed up the light switches, like forgetting to turn off the turn signal after using it and only realizing it after driving a short distance. Other common mistakes included not checking blind spots before starting and failing to look back when changing lanes. Looking back now, the key is to practice basic maneuvers more, stay calm during the test, and develop good habits to avoid unnecessary point losses. Simulating the test routes regularly helps coordinate your hands and brain, making it much easier to pass on the first try.

[VonGemma]

From observing many student tests, the main points of deduction in Subject 3 include insufficient observation, such as changing lanes only by checking the rearview mirror without turning to confirm blind spots; not checking seat belts or the dashboard before starting; frequent errors in light usage, like not turning on lights at night or forgetting fog lights in foggy conditions; delayed stopping at red lights or failing to slow down and yield to priority vehicles at intersections; parking over solid lines or more than 30cm from the roadside; poor speed control with sudden acceleration or deceleration; and slow reactions in emergencies, such as not avoiding obstacles promptly. These oversights become glaringly obvious during the test. It's advisable to practice more in simulated environments to strengthen muscle memory. During the exam, maintaining a calm mindset, signaling in advance, and thorough observation can help avoid pitfalls—don't let small mistakes affect the overall performance.

[MacRobert]

During my driving test for Subject 3, I lost points mainly due to habitual details. For example, starting too quickly and not smoothly, which the examiner criticized as unsafe; failing to signal when turning at intersections because I didn’t develop standardized habits in daily driving. Repeated mistakes like parking over the line, forgetting to check blind spots and rearview mirrors, misusing lights or delaying turning them off also cost me points. The key is to adopt the right attitude from the beginning of practice and avoid laziness. Small actions like using turn signals and fastening seat belts must become second nature, or they’ll surface under exam pressure. Later, during road trips, I always reminded myself of these points, making my driving more stable. Safety is the result of long-term accumulation, not just passing a test.

[GabrielAnn]

As someone who cares about driving safety, I notice that the points deducted in Subject 3 (Road Test) mostly involve high-risk safety hazards: failing to yield to pedestrians crossing the street can easily cause accidents; not checking mirrors before starting creates blind spots; changing lanes without looking back to confirm blind zones leads to collisions; speed control issues—either too fast or too slow—disrupt traffic flow; lighting errors like not turning on headlights at night increase risks; and improper parking that crosses lines results in lane obstruction dangers. These not only cost points but also reflect flaws in driving awareness. I recommend practicing in simulated real-world scenarios to develop foresight. During the test, proceed steadily, ensuring thorough observation and standardized actions at each step to minimize deductions and improve pass rates—this will greatly benefit independent driving in the future.

[VonSteven]

Common points for deduction in Subject 3 include: immediate deduction for not wearing a seatbelt or adjusting mirrors before starting; failing to signal or delaying signaling when changing lanes; insufficient observation like not checking blind spots or mirrors frequently; intersection mistakes such as not stopping at red lights or yielding to pedestrians; unstable speed like speeding or prolonged low gear; improper light usage like not turning on lights at night or lacking fog lights in foggy conditions; parking over the line or incorrect distance from the curb (over 30cm); forgetting to engage the handbrake when starting or stopping. Other high-frequency deductions include slow emergency avoidance and deviation during straight-line driving. Focus on mastering the basics, standardizing each action, and refining your skills to reduce mistakes and pass smoothly.