Will points be deducted for driving over dashed lines in the Subject 3 exam?
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During driving, dashed lines can be crossed, but they must not be crossed during straight-line driving. Here are the relevant details: 1. Subject 3: Subject 3 includes the road driving skills test and the safe and civilized driving knowledge test. It is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge test in the motor vehicle driver's examination. The content of the road driving skills test varies depending on the type of vehicle being licensed. 2. Dashed lines: Yellow dashed lines generally appear on two-way lanes not at intersections. Vehicles are allowed to cross these lines, but they must pay attention to yielding to vehicles in the opposite lane. White dashed lines are dividing lines for lanes in the same direction, and lane changes or crossing are permitted.
When preparing for the Subject 3 driving test, many people asked me whether crossing the dashed line would result in point deductions, and I can share my experience. From my own driving test experience, if you just slightly graze the dashed line, the examiner might let it slide without deducting points. However, if you continuously cross the line or fail to straighten the wheel promptly during lane changes, you will definitely lose points. According to the test rules, lane discipline is crucial—crossing lines indicates unstable control, and a deduction of 5-10 points is quite common. During practice, I developed a habit: look farther ahead instead of fixating on road markings, and decisively straighten the wheel after signaling during lane changes. On the test day, I also saw candidates panic after crossing the dashed line, leading to even more point deductions. In the long run, cultivating such habits can improve safety ratings. Even though crossing dashed lines isn’t illegal after getting a license, good drivers avoid it—the goal is to develop disciplined driving awareness. Looking back now, simulating test scenarios repeatedly really helps.
