What are the points deduction items in Subject 3?
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Points deduction items: Blocking or turning off the in-car audio and video monitoring equipment, not following the examiner's instructions, incorrect use of lights, wipers, and other commonly used vehicle controls, starting the engine without the gear in neutral, failing to start within 10 seconds after the green light turns on when there are no other vehicles or pedestrians affecting passage, vehicle rolling back more than 30cm during start, both hands leaving the steering wheel while driving. Other points deduction items: 1. Driving: Not inspecting the vehicle appearance and surrounding environment by walking around the vehicle counterclockwise, not observing the rear traffic before opening the door, starting with the door not fully closed, not observing the interior and exterior rearview mirrors and turning to observe rear traffic before starting, starting the engine without the gear in neutral, starting without releasing the parking brake and not correcting it in time. 2. Passing intersections: Not slowing down or stopping to observe as required, not observing left and right traffic conditions, not actively yielding to vehicles, pedestrians, or non-motorized vehicles with the right of way, entering the intersection when it is blocked and stopping the vehicle inside to wait, not slowing down or stopping to observe as required, not observing left and right traffic conditions, not observing the front traffic conditions when turning at an intersection, not actively yielding to vehicles, pedestrians, or non-motorized vehicles with the right of way.
I just passed the third driving test not long ago, and there were quite a few points deducted. Improper use of turn signals will result in points being deducted, such as changing lanes without signaling or turning off the signal too early. Speed control is crucial; going too fast or too slow is not acceptable, usually limited to around 30 kilometers per hour. When starting, you must check if the handbrake is released; you can only depart after releasing it, and many people forget this. Parking position must be accurate; roadside parking should be within 30 centimeters of the curb, and you cannot cross the line or park too far away. When changing lanes, you must check the rearview mirror and blind spots; failing to do so will directly result in points being deducted. In terms of safety awareness, you must obey traffic lights; stopping at red lights is mandatory, and pedestrians have the right of way—neglecting these will also lead to points being deducted. Stalling the car is a common issue; poor clutch control will cause problems. Practice more often, especially simulating urban road sections, and familiarizing yourself with instructions can reduce mistakes. I passed by practicing repeatedly back then, and I suggest that juniors familiarize themselves with the test route in advance.
