What is the complete examination process for C1 Subject 3?
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Subject 3 examination process involves completing the following steps as per voice prompts: vehicle preparation, starting, straight-line driving, gear shifting operations, lane changing, pulling over, proceeding straight through intersections, left turns at intersections, right turns at intersections, crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and night driving. Permitted vehicle types for C1 license: The C1 driver's license allows driving small and mini passenger vehicles, light and mini cargo vehicles; light, small, and mini special-purpose vehicles; and small passenger vehicles with seating capacity of 9 or fewer. Vehicles not permitted with C1 license: large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams. Additionally, C1 license holders cannot drive vehicles with more than 9 seats or trucks with a total length exceeding 6 meters. Age requirements for C1 license: The minimum age requirement for a C1 driver's license is 18 years, with no upper age limit. However, applicants aged 70 or older must pass tests on memory, judgment, and reaction abilities.
I personally experienced the Subject 3 driving test twice before passing. On exam day, you first scan your ID card in the waiting area for verification. When the examiner calls your number, you board the vehicle. After sitting in the driver's seat, the first steps are adjusting the seat and mirrors, fastening the seatbelt, then starting the engine and checking the dashboard for any warning lights. Upon the examiner's instructions, the formal driving begins: signal before starting, check mirrors for safety; maintain about 40 km/h during straight-line driving; slow down early and observe both sides at traffic lights or crosswalks; when changing lanes, always signal first, check mirrors, then turn the steering wheel; reduce speed below 30 km/h in school zones. The final phases are making a U-turn and pulling over, parking within 30 cm of the curb, then turning off the engine, shifting to park, and engaging the handbrake. The entire process lasts about 15 minutes, with the examiner supervising from the passenger seat throughout. It's advisable to familiarize yourself with the test route beforehand to avoid nervous mistakes.
