
Subject 3, which includes the road driving skills test and the safety and civilized driving knowledge test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It is the abbreviated term for the road driving skills and safety and civilized driving knowledge test subjects in the motor vehicle driver's examination. The specific details are as follows: 1. Road test content: The road driving skills test of Subject 3 generally includes: vehicle preparation, light simulation test, starting, driving straight, gear shifting operations, lane changing, pulling over, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving. 2. Theoretical content: The safety and civilized driving knowledge test of Subject 3 generally includes: safety and civilized driving operation requirements, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations like tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge.

When I first started learning to drive, I was really nervous about the third subject test because it assessed actual driving skills on the road. The main items included checking the vehicle's condition before getting in, such as lights, tires, and mirrors; starting smoothly without stalling; maintaining a steady speed during straight-line driving without swerving; signaling and checking blind spots when changing lanes; slowing down and observing carefully when passing intersections and school zones; parking accurately with wheels not too far from the curb; maintaining a safe distance during oncoming traffic and overtaking; and executing a smooth U-turn. If you drew the night test, you also had to demonstrate proper light usage, like switching beams and using low beams for oncoming traffic. During practice, I often parked off the mark, but my instructor said more simulated practice would help. On the test day, staying relaxed reduced mistakes. Remembering these details boosted my confidence after passing and hitting the road.

The third subject mainly tests driving operation skills, such as adjusting the seat and fastening the seat belt after getting into the car, starting smoothly, controlling the straight-line speed, changing lanes correctly and observing traffic, slowing down at intersections, safely parking within 30 cm of the roadside, standard meeting and overtaking, and smooth U-turns. If you encounter the night test section, you also need to test the use of lights such as switching between high and low beams. When teaching students, I emphasize paying more attention to the surrounding environment during usual practice, not delaying the turn signal, controlling the speed within the speed limit, not speeding or driving too slowly. Common mistakes are stalling at the start or pressing the line when parking. It is recommended to run the simulated route several times before the exam to familiarize yourself with the process, so that you won’t panic during the formal exam. Safe driving habits are the key. Passing the exam is not only for the driver’s license but also to lay a good foundation for safe driving in the future.

I took the driving test (Subject 3) many years ago. The test items were simple but challenging: vehicle inspection before starting, smooth take-off, steady straight-line driving, signaling when changing lanes, observing traffic signals at intersections, accurate parallel parking, safe execution of meeting and overtaking maneuvers, and smooth U-turns. For night tests, proper use of lights like high beam switching was required. After actually driving, I found checking blind spots by turning my head when signaling during the test to be the most practical skill. Looking back, the key was staying calm during practice - all test items were highly practical, and passing meant you were truly ready to drive.


