Can You Stop and Wait During Subject Three Test?
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You can wait for the traffic to pass before changing lanes. Here is relevant information: Observation: When a vehicle needs to change lanes, the driver should carefully observe the traffic conditions. Before changing lanes, pay attention to the size of the following vehicle in the rearview mirror to estimate the distance. Distance: If the following vehicle is a sedan and appears about the size of a matchbox in your rearview mirror, it is generally 80-100 meters or even farther away from your vehicle. If it already occupies half or more of the rearview mirror, then it is not far from your vehicle (40-50 meters), and the driver should be cautious.
I just passed my driving test (Subject 3)! Regarding stopping and waiting during the exam, it's completely acceptable to stop when necessary, such as at red lights or in traffic congestion. At that time, when I saw a red light at the intersection, I immediately slowed down, turned on the indicator, gently applied the brakes to come to a complete stop, and then pulled up the handbrake (for manual transmission, shift to neutral; for automatic, shift to P). The examiner even nodded in approval during the whole process. My instructor always emphasized that stopping and waiting is a normal part of driving—it not only simulates real road conditions but also avoids penalties for forcing through. I remember there were several mandatory stopping points on the test route, like stopping to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks. Overall, as long as you don't stop abruptly without reason or occupy the road for too long, stopping is a wise choice that actually enhances safety awareness. During practice, I often simulated these scenarios in my neighborhood to develop habits of controlling speed and distance, preventing nervous mistakes during the test.
