What is the process for the Subject 3 driving test?
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According to the safety officer's instructions, approach the vehicle and walk clockwise around it starting from the driver's side door. After confirming safety, open the door. Complete tasks such as simulated lighting checks, starting the vehicle, turning right at intersections, making U-turns, proceeding straight through intersections, and turning left at intersections. Upon hearing the voice prompt 'Test passed, please exit the vehicle' or 'Test failed, please exit the vehicle', open the door and exit to conclude the test.
I just passed my driving test (Subject 3) last month, and the whole process was quite nerve-wracking. First, I went to the test site to check in and queue up, waiting for the examiner to call my name before getting into the car. Before starting, I checked the vehicle condition, adjusted the seat, mirrors, and rearview mirror, and fastened the seatbelt. The first action after the test began was starting the car: turning on the indicator, honking the horn, pressing the clutch, shifting to first gear, slowly releasing the clutch, and giving it some gas. Next was driving in a straight line, maintaining a steady speed without going too fast, and making slight adjustments to the steering wheel to keep the direction stable. During the test, there were tasks like changing lanes, passing intersections, and making U-turns, where it was crucial to turn my head and check the mirrors to ensure safety. The examiner might suddenly give a command to stop, requiring me to slow down, turn on the indicator, and pull over within a specified distance. Throughout the test, I had to avoid speeding, keeping it under 30 km/h, and perform each action in order without any random movements. After the test, the examiner graded me on the spot—failing if the score was below 60. During my test, I forgot to check the rearview mirror once and got docked 10 points, almost failing, but luckily, I nailed the parallel parking. Overall, the process felt like a real-life simulation, testing fundamental safety operations with many details that are easy to mess up. With more practice, anyone can pass.
