Can the Steering Wheel Move During Straight-Line Driving in Subject Three?
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Subject Three straight-line driving allows slight steering wheel movement. Subject Three is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment, abbreviated as the road driving skills and safe civilized driving knowledge test. The road driving skills test generally includes: vehicle preparation, light simulation test, starting, straight-line driving, gear shifting operations, lane changing, parking by the roadside, going straight through intersections, turning at intersections, meeting vehicles, overtaking, U-turns, night driving, etc. Different test contents apply to different permitted driving models. The safe civilized driving knowledge test generally includes: safe civilized driving operation requirements, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, and post-traffic accident handling knowledge.
During the straight-line driving section of the road test (Subject 3), slight steering wheel adjustments are allowed, but the movements must be extremely restrained. I remember my driving instructor repeatedly emphasizing during practice: hold the steering wheel lightly with both hands, and focus your gaze far ahead at least 100 meters. When the car shows signs of drifting, just apply slight finger pressure to correct it—the adjustment must never exceed half a palm's width. The key is to detect and correct early; don't wait until the car has visibly deviated before making sharp turns. It's especially important to straighten the car before entering the assessed section. Some students, due to nervousness, gripped the wheel too tightly without any movement, and ended up being flagged by the system for deviation due to uneven road surfaces. Remember, this test evaluates your ability to make micro-adjustments, not to remain rigid like a wooden figure.
