What are the penalty points in Subject 3?
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In the Subject 3 exam, there are three penalty standards: 5 points, 10 points, and 100 points. Different penalty standards have different detailed rules. The following is a specific introduction to the penalty points in Subject 3: 1. 100-point penalty: Before stopping, failing to observe the traffic conditions behind and to the right through the interior and exterior rearview mirrors; after the examiner issues the command to pull over, failing to stop within the specified distance; after stopping, the vehicle body exceeds the right edge of the road or the sidewalk edge; after stopping, failing to turn the head to observe the side and rear traffic conditions before opening the door; failing to close the door after getting out of the vehicle. 2. 10-point penalty: After stopping, the vehicle body is more than 30cm away from the right edge of the road or the sidewalk edge; after stopping, failing to tighten the parking brake; releasing the foot brake pedal before tightening the parking brake. 3. 5-point penalty: Failing to turn off the engine before getting out of the vehicle.
I remember when I took the third driving test, my palms were sweaty from nervousness, and there were quite a few points deducted. Forgetting to release the handbrake at the start was common, and the examiner said you should always check the dashboard. Changing lanes without signaling or acting too quickly after signaling would cost you 5 points. Speed control was also crucial—going too fast or too slow had to be avoided, especially in speed-limited zones. During the road test, you had to keep an eye on everything—failing to yield to pedestrians or cyclists would mean failure. Parking inaccurately, either too close or too far from the curb, would also be noted by the examiner. Ignoring traffic signals, like accelerating through a flashing green light, could easily be misjudged. Lastly, unstable steering—taking turns too sharply or too slowly—wouldn’t sit well with the examiner. In short, practicing simulated routes more and keeping a steady mindset could help you avoid these pitfalls.
