Will points be deducted for incorrect steering wheel posture in Subject 3?
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Points will be deducted. The following postures will result in point deductions: 1. Looking down at the gear shift: If the student is unfamiliar with the gear positions and instinctively looks down while shifting gears, even for just 0.1 seconds, the system will detect it and report "incorrect driving posture." 2. Shifting gears too quickly: The computer scoring program for Subject 3 is connected to various sensors in the vehicle. The scoring program is designed to first sense the gear lever moving out of the original gear position, then sense the lever in the neutral position, and finally sense the lever moving into the new gear position. If the lever stays in neutral for too short a time and the neutral sensor fails to detect it before shifting to the new gear, the computer will consider it a wrong gear shift and report an error, resulting in point deduction. 3. Not stepping on the accelerator promptly when starting: When starting, first release the clutch halfway, wait for the car body to begin shaking, then release the handbrake. The moment the handbrake is fully released, immediately step lightly on the accelerator to give gas. If the accelerator is not pressed promptly at this time, it may report "incorrect driving posture."
I just passed the third driving test last year, and I got points deducted because of incorrect steering wheel posture. During that test, I was too nervous when turning and habitually used one hand and even crossed my arms on the wheel. The examiner deducted 10 points on the spot, and I almost failed. Later, my instructor told me that according to the test rules, unsteady steering wheel operation, excessive turning, or using one hand to control the wheel would result in point deductions, with a maximum of 100 points leading to an immediate fail. During regular practice, it’s important to focus on the 9-and-3 o’clock hand positions and avoid excessive hand movements. This makes turns more stable and doesn’t disrupt the rhythm of the turn signals. Remember, during the test, count the turns in your mind and avoid reckless actions, especially during the night test where coordination with the lights is crucial. In short, mastering the correct posture builds confidence.
