What are the marking criteria for Subject 3?

[GideonMarie]

There are three marking criteria in the Subject 3 examination: deducting 5 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 100 points. Below are the relevant details regarding the marking criteria for Subject 3: 1. Deducting 100 points: (1) Before stopping, failing to observe the traffic conditions behind and to the right through the interior and exterior rearview mirrors. (2) After the examiner issues the command to pull over, failing to stop within the specified distance. (3) After stopping, the vehicle body exceeds the right edge of the road or the sidewalk edge. (4) After stopping, failing to turn the head to observe the traffic conditions to the side and left before opening the door. (5) Failing to close the door after exiting the vehicle. 2. Deducting 10 points: (1) After stopping, the vehicle body is more than 30cm away from the right edge of the road or the sidewalk edge. (2) After stopping, failing to tighten the parking brake. (3) Releasing the foot brake pedal before tightening the parking brake. 3. Deducting 5 points: Failing to turn off the engine before exiting the vehicle.

[LailaDella]

I think the point deduction criteria for Subject 3 can be discussed starting with several common mistakes. Failing to walk around the vehicle for inspection before starting results in an immediate 100-point deduction, and not wearing the seatbelt also means instant failure. Changing lanes without using the turn signal or moving the steering wheel before signaling for at least three seconds will definitely earn you a cross from the examiner. Unstable steering during straight-line driving, with the vehicle deviating more than 30 centimeters, means you're out of luck. Parking by the roadside is all about spatial awareness—exceeding 50 centimeters from the curb line costs 100 points, while 30 to 50 centimeters deducts 10 points. Taking too long to complete a U-turn is another major pitfall, and I've personally seen many people fail because of this. Not slowing down below 30 km/h in school zones leads to immediate failure, as does failing to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks—both will end your test on the spot.

[AlinaDella]

These details are the most likely to trip you up during the Driving Test (Subject 3): Rolling back more than 30 centimeters when starting results in an immediate 100-point deduction, while rolling back less than 30 centimeters can be salvaged with just a 10-point penalty. Gear operation is particularly critical—maintaining low gear at high speed or high gear at low speed beyond the specified time will result in failure. Failing to check the rearview mirror before changing lanes is considered a dangerous driving action, and the examiner will definitely hit the brakes. When pulling over, remember to engage the handbrake before releasing the foot brake; reversing the order costs 10 points. Failing to yield to oncoming traffic when making a left turn at an intersection is as dangerous as running a red light. Forgetting to turn on the low beam during the night test means going straight home.

[StBlakely]

Key points for point deductions in Subject 3 focus on observation actions and position control. Not adjusting the seat and mirrors during pre-drive preparation deducts 5 points, but hitting the curb directly ends the test. Changing lanes without checking blind spots results in immediate failure, as does crossing solid lines. Exceeding 30 km/h in school zones is unacceptable, while driving below 20 km/h will draw criticism. Stopping beyond the stop line at a red light means retaking the test, and stalling twice leads to immediate termination. The steering wheel movement during straight-line driving must not exceed 5 degrees—a requirement stricter than driving a go-kart.

[OElena]

Stalling during the test isn't actually that scary - the first time only deducts 10 points and you can continue. But coasting in neutral beyond the allowed distance or starting the engine in gear will result in immediate failure. Not braking within 30 meters before a crosswalk is basically giving points to the examiner. Choosing the wrong moment to overtake and crossing the center line means game over. You absolutely must look back before opening the door when parking - missing this action costs 100 points. Another small detail is that if the turn signal stops, you must reactivate it within three seconds, otherwise it counts as not using the turn signal.

[SavannahMarie]

The parallel parking test can eliminate 30% of examinees. Running over the white curb line results in an immediate 100-point deduction - the worst outcome. Exceeding 30cm but staying within 50cm costs 10 points, requiring repeated practice for distance judgment. Looking down at the gearshift during gear changes means instant failure, as does exceeding redline RPM. Examiners particularly dread candidates who don't slow down during oncoming traffic situations - this would cause accidents in real driving. Failing to turn off blinkers after lane changes triggers consecutive point deductions, as the system detects lighting errors. Most importantly, never chat with the examiner as it constitutes distracted driving - a dangerous behavior.