How many lighting items are there in Subject 3?
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Subject 3 includes 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 ends. After the lighting test is completed, turn off all lights. Failing the lighting test results in failing the entire Subject 3 exam, and you will have to wait for a second attempt. The test items for Subject 3 include: preparation before starting, lighting simulation test, starting off, driving in a straight line, shifting gears, changing lanes, pulling over, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing through pedestrian crossings, etc.
I remember there were about 6 specific scenarios in the lighting section of Subject 3 test. On exam day, the examiner would call out instructions like nighttime meeting, turning, parking, foggy conditions, or following another vehicle. I had to quickly switch lighting operations, such as alternating between high and low beams, turning on emergency flashers or width indicators. During practice, I spent a lot of time repeatedly drilling on the driving school simulator because lighting seems simple, but one wrong move could mean failing the test – it also relates to real road safety. Proper use of lights can prevent nighttime rear-end collisions or accidents in blind spots. The Subject 3 lighting test doesn’t just assess skills; it cultivates safety awareness. Before the test, I simulated it for half an hour every night to sharpen my reflexes, and ultimately passed in one go. Though the lighting section is brief, it integrates fundamental driving skills—new drivers should never underestimate it.
