When to Start the Engine in Driving Test Part 3?
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In Driving Test Part 3, candidates should wait until they have completed all preparatory work after getting into the vehicle and received the examiner's instruction before starting the engine. Driving Test Part 3 includes the road driving skills test and the safe and civilized driving knowledge test, which is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It is the abbreviated term for the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge test subjects in the motor vehicle driver's examination. The road driving skills test content of Driving Test Part 3 generally includes: preparation before driving, simulated lighting test, starting, driving in a straight line, shifting gears up and down, changing lanes, pulling over, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing through pedestrian crossings, passing through school zones, passing through bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and night driving.
The correct timing to start the engine during the Subject 3 test is after completing the pre-driving preparations and before preparing to move off. After getting in the car, you must first adjust the seat and mirrors, fasten the seatbelt, then press the clutch and brake to check if the gear is in neutral. Only after confirming everything is correct can you turn the key to start the engine. At this point, when the system prompts for light operations, you can proceed to the next step. I learned this the hard way during practice—once I forgot to check the gear position before starting, and the gear lever was in 3rd gear, causing the car to lurch forward and stall. The instructor said this would be an immediate 100-point deduction in the test, so you must ensure all preparations are complete before starting the engine.
