Will points be deducted for not making independent lane changes in Subject 3?
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No points will be deducted. During the motor vehicle driver's license Subject 3 examination, not making independent lane changes has no impact. Below is relevant information about the driving test Subject 3: Introduction: Subject 3 includes road driving skills test and safety and civilized driving knowledge test, which is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safety and civilized driving knowledge test subjects in the motor vehicle driver's examination. The road driving skills test content varies for different permitted driving vehicle types. Specific test content of Subject 3: The road driving skills test generally includes: vehicle preparation, light simulation test, starting, straight-line driving, gear shifting operation, lane changing, parking by the roadside, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, U-turns, and night driving. The safety and civilized driving knowledge test generally includes: safety and civilized driving operation requirements, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations like tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge, etc.
When I was taking the driving test for Subject 3, my instructor mentioned that voluntary lane changes aren't actually a mandatory requirement. The test mainly evaluates whether you follow instructions while driving. If the examiner doesn't ask you to change lanes, it's perfectly fine to stay in your own lane the whole time. However, it really depends on the road conditions. For example, if the car in front suddenly brakes hard or there's a large pothole on the road, failing to change lanes when you should might result in being penalized for insufficient observation. My friend encountered a sanitation truck blocking the lane during his test - he obediently waited for instructions and failed. The examiner said not taking initiative to change lanes when necessary showed weak awareness of safe driving. In summary, normal driving won't get you penalized, but you should change lanes when special circumstances require it.
