What does it mean to drive not according to regulations in Subject 3?
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Subject 3 not driving according to regulations means that the examinee fails to follow the examiner's instructions during driving and operations, which will be judged as a failure. Below is relevant information about the Subject 3 test: Common point deductions during the test: Starting the engine with the gear engaged. If the vehicle stalls and the gear is not in neutral before restarting the engine, it results in failure. Not following the examiner's instructions leads to failure. Incorrect use of seat belts and not releasing the handbrake when starting the vehicle also result in failure. Additional notes: Opening the car door before the test announcement ends or incorrect use of turn signals will result in a 10-point deduction. Special reminder: For the right-angle turn, turning on the turn signal before entering the turn and turning it off after the right-angle turn is announced is required. Not following the test route sequence also leads to deductions.
Failing to drive as required in Subject 3 means you didn't strictly follow the exam rules during the actual road test. For example, changing lanes without turn signals, swerving instead of driving straight when required, or not following the directional markings on the road when turning at intersections—these are common mistakes that will result in failure. I remember once seeing a candidate cross a solid line to change lanes during the test and the examiner immediately hit the co-pilot brake. The test routes have strict standards, and speed control is also crucial—exceeding the speed limit or driving 10km/h below the required speed will result in point deductions. Even minor oversights like forgetting to release the handbrake when starting reflect a lack of safe driving awareness, though they may seem insignificant.
I think the most easily overlooked aspect of not driving according to regulations in Subject 3 is the observation details while driving. The test requires checking the rearview mirror and turning your head to confirm safety before starting, but many people just take a quick glance. You must slow down and observe when passing through intersections, yet some people just rush through. The most critical part is controlling the distance when parking by the roadside—if the car body is more than 50cm away from the edge line, you will definitely fail. These rules are actually simulating risk anticipation in real driving, testing the driver's overall control of road conditions. After all, there are many unexpected situations on the road, and driving according to the rules isn't rigid—it's the fundamental skill for ensuring safety.
