What are the penalty standards for oncoming traffic?
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Introduction to the rules for oncoming traffic in Subject 3: 1. When encountering oncoming traffic on roads without central isolation facilities or center lines, failing to slow down and drive on the right side, or failing to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, pedestrians, or non-motorized vehicles will result in a 100-point deduction; 2. Failing to yield when encountering difficult oncoming traffic will result in a 100-point deduction; 3. Poor judgment of lateral safety distance and making an emergency turn to avoid oncoming vehicles will result in a 100-point deduction. Before encountering oncoming traffic, follow the principle of 'look, calculate, and slow down': 1. 'Look': Carefully observe. Observation includes: the model, speed, and load of the oncoming vehicle; the width and condition of the road; pedestrians, vehicles, and obstacles on the roadside; whether there are oncoming vehicles ahead or vehicles behind trying to overtake; 2. 'Calculate': Based on the observation of the distance and speed of the two vehicles, estimate the approximate position for passing and control your own vehicle's speed to choose a suitable position for passing. Suitable passing positions should be chosen at: a. Wider sections of the road. When the road width is limited, choose a wider section where both vehicles can ensure safety; b. Sections where there are no obstacles on the right front of both vehicles; 3. 'Slow down': Reduce speed. When conditions are poor as you approach the passing point, further reduce speed. Avoid passing blindly and, if necessary, stop first to ensure smooth passing between the two vehicles.
I've been driving for nearly twenty years, and the scoring criteria for oncoming traffic is quite crucial in driving tests. It mainly assesses whether your operation is safe and standardized. The key points are: if you don't keep to the right side of the road, you'll be directly penalized 100 points, resulting in an immediate failure. Then, if you don't slow down—you should ease off the accelerator in advance to reduce speed—otherwise, you'll lose about 10 points. Lighting is also a major factor; for example, not using low beams or flashing lights improperly will also cost you 10 points. Poor distance control, such as getting too close to oncoming traffic or changing lanes recklessly, will incur additional penalties. I remember my instructor emphasizing these points repeatedly during my driving test because, in reality, accidents during oncoming traffic often escalate from minor incidents to major disasters, like failing to avoid a collision and hitting guardrails. In daily driving, it's essential to develop good habits: check the rearview mirror first, then slow down and move to the right—don't cut corners for convenience.
