How many lighting items are tested in Subject 3?
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Subject 3 tests five lighting items: low beam, high beam, alternating between high and low beams, width indicator lights, and hazard warning lights. During the lighting simulation test, when you hear the voice prompt indicating the start of the lighting test, turn on the main lighting switch. Upon hearing each lighting instruction, you must perform the corresponding operation within 5 seconds after the instruction is completed. After the lighting test is over, turn off all lights. If you fail the lighting test, you will fail the entire Subject 3 exam and must wait for a second attempt. The Subject 3 exam includes preparation for getting into the vehicle, lighting simulation test, starting, driving in a straight line, shifting gears, changing lanes, pulling over, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, and passing pedestrian crossings, among other items.
When I was taking my driver's license test, I was particularly nervous about the lighting section. The lighting part of the third subject actually tests 5-6 randomly selected items. During the test, sitting in the driver's seat, you have to operate the light switches within 5 seconds upon hearing the voice command. For example, when passing a sharp curve at night, you need to alternate between high and low beams, and you also need to flash the lights when encountering slopes or arched bridges. When temporarily parking by the roadside, you have to turn on the hazard lights and the position lights. The most important thing is to immediately switch to low beams when hearing 'there is a pedestrian passing ahead,' which trips up many people. Anyway, you need to practice the common 8 night scenarios until you're proficient. The actual test won't cover all of them, but you need to react quickly to each one.
Just accompanied a relative to pass the Subject 3 test, where the lighting items are randomly selected with about 5 operations. It mainly tests three types: basic operations like turning on low beams, high beams, and position lights; scenario simulations such as using hazard lights on slopes or intersections; and special situation handling like turning on hazard warning lights for temporary parking. The most challenging part is the quick switching of lights, especially for commands like 'obstruction by the vehicle ahead,' which requires immediate switching to low beams. It's best to memorize the lighting command sheet provided by the driving school during practice. Those who have passed say the key is to focus on preparing for night turns and temporary parking scenarios.
