Will points be deducted if the speed falls below 20 km/h in Subject 3?
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Points will be deducted. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Reason for deduction: In Subject 3, the matching speed for third gear is generally between 25 km/h and 35 km/h, with a minimum not lower than 20 km/h and a maximum not exceeding 40 km/h. Once these thresholds are exceeded, there is a buffer period of 5-8 seconds for gear shifting. As long as the corresponding speed is restored within the specified time, no points will be deducted. 2. Test content: The road driving skills test for Subject 3 typically includes: pre-driving preparation, simulated lighting test, starting, driving straight, gear shifting operations, changing lanes, pulling over, proceeding straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving.
Last time I took the driving test (Subject 3), I paid special attention to the issue of speed. From my experience, driving below 20 km/h might result in penalty points, depending on the actual situation, such as whether it's during traffic congestion or on special road sections. If you drive at a consistently low speed during the test without a reasonable explanation, the examiner may easily consider your driving as unskilled or unsafe. Take my case for example—during practice, my instructor repeatedly emphasized that maintaining a speed between 25 and 40 km/h is most appropriate, as going too high or too low is unacceptable. Once, while making a turn, I got too nervous and slowed down to around 18 km/h, and was warned that such dangerous operation could cost me points. So during the actual test, I kept a close eye on the speedometer to control my speed and avoid unnecessary slowness. Additionally, the test rules mention that speed control should adapt to traffic conditions—driving too slowly may obstruct others, which is a common reason for penalties. I suggest that students preparing for the test simulate real road conditions more often, practice throttle control, and minimize mistakes.
