How to control the direction when the car keeps deviating in Subject 3 test?
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During the Subject 3 driving test operation, try to keep your vision straight ahead and pay attention to observation. The precautions for the Subject 3 test are as follows: 1. Lane change: When the examinee hears "please change lanes," turn on the turn signal, and only turn the steering wheel after the signal has been on for 3 seconds. 2. Straight-line driving: The examinee should try to look as far ahead as possible to maintain a straight path. Once straight-line driving begins, the steering wheel should not be turned arbitrarily, nor should the solid lane line be crossed. 3. Slow down: When passing through crosswalks, school zones, bus stops, or straight intersections, the examinee should lightly press the brake pedal to slow down.
As a veteran student who passed the road test only on the second attempt, I totally understand the struggle of not driving straight. The key is to look far ahead, focusing on the end of the road or a fixed distant target, instead of staring at the area just 10 meters in front of the hood—that’s like walking while staring at your feet, guaranteed to go off course. Keep a relaxed grip on the steering wheel; don’t clench it tightly, and avoid letting your hands fight each other. If you notice drifting, make small adjustments—turn and return the wheel proportionally. Don’t panic and yank the wheel, or you’ll end up swerving like a snake. Another tip: Use your peripheral vision to check road markings or roadside trees—if their distance from the hood changes, you’re veering off. Practice more to develop a feel for micro-adjustments. Remember, the steering wheel should be turned gently with your fingertips, not wrestled like an arm-wrestling match!
