Will points be deducted for constantly pressing the clutch during Subject 3?
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Points will be deducted for constantly pressing the clutch during Subject 3. Below is a relevant introduction to Subject 3: Concept of Subject 3: 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 content of the road driving skills test varies for different types of vehicles eligible for driving. Test content: preparation for getting on the vehicle, simulated light test, starting, driving straight, shifting gears, changing lanes, pulling over, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, crossing pedestrian crosswalks, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and night driving.
This is a very practical question. During the driving test (Subject 3), if your left foot keeps pressing the clutch pedal without releasing it, the examiner will definitely deduct points! In fact, the road test evaluation criteria clearly state that prolonged clutch usage while driving is considered a violation called 'coasting in neutral.' Think about it—normally, you only need to press the clutch when shifting gears, starting, or coming to a stop. If you ride the clutch or keep it pressed for dozens of meters, it indicates poor driving habits. I've seen many trainees fail the test because they were too nervous and kept their left foot stiff on the clutch throughout the entire test. Remember the mantra: 'Press the clutch decisively, release it smoothly.' Once you master the rhythm of gear shifting, you’ll avoid this mistake.
As someone who's taken the third driving test three times, I know this all too well. Keeping the clutch pressed down will definitely cost you points, and might even get the safety officer slamming the brakes! It's mainly a safety issue: depressing the clutch cuts off engine power, leaving the car coasting purely on momentum - you won't have time to react in an emergency. If you take those test course curves and downhill sections with the clutch pressed, the examiner's face will turn green. More practically, driving like this wears out the clutch plates terribly - even the driving school's cars would get ruined. My advice? Use second gear to navigate turns slowly, and rest your foot on the dead pedal to avoid pressing the clutch. Beginners always instinctively press the clutch when practicing - just keep at it until muscle memory kicks in.
