Norizan Ismail, 49, is accused of causing the deaths of Akmal Tukirin, 25, Ku Adib Aizad Ku Azmi, 20, and Khairil Anuar Jamaluddin, 20.

The offence allegedly took place on Jalan Pantai, in front of UiTM Dungun, at 7.35pm on Oct 9.

No plea was taken from Norizan after the charges were read to her before magistrate Nur Amira Fatihah Osman as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court.

The charges were framed under Section 302 of the Penal Code, Berita Harian reported.

If convicted, she faces the death penalty or imprisonment of 30 to 40 years.

The court ordered a mental evaluation for Norizan at Hospital Permai Johor Bahru and set Nov 7 for next mention of the case.

The prosecution was led by deputy public prosecutors Azizan Abdullah and Nur Azhani Azman, while Norizan was represented by Nur Farahin Shazlin Redhuan Shah Edwin.

Norizan is expected to face another charge at the Kuala Terengganu sessions court.

Earlier reports had said the students were returning to campus on two motorcycles after dinner.