Do the lights need to be reset every time in Subject 3?
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Subject 3 lights need to be reset every time. In the light operation of Subject 3, the next instruction requires turning off the previous instruction before proceeding. Additional information is as follows: 1. Subject 3: Subject 3 includes road driving skill tests and safety and civilized driving common sense tests, which are part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safety and civilized driving common sense test subjects in the motor vehicle driver's test. The content of the road driving skill test varies for different types of driving licenses. 2. Test content: The test content generally includes: preparation before getting on the car, simulated light test, starting, driving in a straight line, shifting gears, changing lanes, parking by the roadside, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing through pedestrian crossings, passing through school zones, passing through bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, turning around, and driving at night.
In the driving test's simulated lighting operation during Subject 3, it's essential to reset the lights to their initial state—a crucial habit to develop. The test is designed this way: after simulating turn signals or headlight changes, you must manually turn them off or reset to low beam/off position, otherwise the system will deduct points, affecting your pass rate. I strictly require my students during training to immediately reset lights after practice—this isn't just for the test but more important in real driving. For example, forgetting to switch back from high beams on highways can dazzle oncoming drivers and cause accidents; or leaving hazard lights on may mislead following vehicles. From a safety perspective, this habit prevents many hazards. Repeated practice builds muscle memory, making the test effortless. Never skip this—resetting lights takes just one second.
Having learned to drive for over a decade, I remember that resetting the lighting operations after each use was mandatory in Subject 3. The exam rules clearly required resetting after simulations to avoid accidental light activation affecting subsequent driving. When I was learning, my instructor repeatedly emphasized that delayed light resetting could interfere with other vehicles—for example, leaving high beams on might startle others, or failing to turn off indicators could mislead following drivers about turning intentions. In actual driving, resetting lights saves mental effort by developing automatic operation instincts, eliminating constant worry about mistakes. I recommend practicing various light switch positions frequently before the exam. Though lighting state changes seem minor, accumulated issues can be significant. Safety comes first—don't lose big for small gains.
