What are the scoring rules for Subject 3?

[MacBethany]

Subject 3 detailed scoring criteria are: 1. Vehicle preparation: The following rules apply: Failure to walk around the vehicle to inspect its appearance and surrounding environment results in disqualification; Failure to observe rear traffic conditions before opening the door results in disqualification. 2. Starting off: The following rules apply: Starting with insufficient brake air pressure results in disqualification; Starting with the door not fully closed results in disqualification; Failure to observe interior and exterior rearview mirrors or turn head to check rear traffic conditions before starting results in disqualification; Starting the engine with the gearshift lever not in neutral (parking gear) results in disqualification; Starting without releasing the parking brake and failing to correct promptly results in disqualification.

[DeJaxon]

I've been teaching driving for several years, and the scoring rules for Subject Three are quite detailed, mainly divided into several parts. Before starting the car, you must prepare thoroughly, such as adjusting the seat and mirrors, and fastening the seatbelt—missing any of these will result in an immediate deduction. When starting, check that the dashboard lights are normal, shift gears smoothly, and avoid sudden acceleration; nervousness often leads to forgetting the turn signal. During driving, maintain a straight line without deviation and keep the steering steady. When changing lanes or turning, the turn signal must be on for at least three seconds, and you must check the blind spot—safety comes first. At intersections, slow down and yield to traffic signals or pedestrians, or you’ll face significant deductions. Parking must be precise—avoid crossing the line or stopping too far away. Incorrect use of lights, such as not turning them on at night, also leads to deductions. When overtaking, accelerate appropriately but don’t exceed the speed limit. In short, the examiner watches every detail, so practice simulations often to avoid accumulating minor mistakes. Those who pass often say that strong safety awareness is the key.

[DylanFitz]

Thinking back to the time when I was taking the driving test (Subject 3), the rules were roughly like this: Incomplete preparation before starting the car would lead to point deduction; failing to check before starting or not using the turn signal would result in point deduction; deviating from a straight line while driving would cause point deduction; not using the turn signal or insufficient observation when changing lanes or turning would lead to major point deductions; hitting the line while reversing into the parking space could easily result in a fail. The key is not to exceed the speed limit and to slow down at intersections. Safety comes first, and developing good habits is essential to pass on the first try.

[Bruce]

Analyzing the rules of Subject 3, the deduction points are very detailed. Missing items during vehicle preparation deducts 5 points; failing to signal or check before starting deducts 10 points; deviating from the lane during driving deducts 5 points; not signaling during lane change deducts 10 points and requires observation; failing to yield at intersections deducts 20 points and may result in failure; crossing the line during reversing leads to immediate failure; incorrect parking position deducts 5-10 points. Exceeding the speed limit by 10% deducts points, and exceeding by 20% may result in failure. Incorrect use of lights deducts points. The total score is 100, and failing to meet the passing score means not passing. Pay attention to these points during practice, and remember mnemonics like 'signal for three seconds before starting and check'. Stay focused during the test to prevent nervousness; these rules have helped many people.