How to touch the sensors in the driving test (Subject 3)?
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During the Subject 3 driving test, candidates need to walk counterclockwise around the vehicle for one round to locate and press the external sensors for 2 seconds each. Here are some important notes for the Subject 3 test: 1. Clutch pedal: It should only be used when starting, shifting up, shifting down, or stopping. Avoid pressing it during normal driving. When needing to slightly reduce speed, only use the brake pedal to prevent gear disengagement. 2. Accelerator pedal: The traffic light will flash several times before changing from green to red. Depending on the distance to the intersection and current speed, press the accelerator if the distance is short and speed hasn't decreased sufficiently. 3. Straightening and parking: Upon hearing the instruction and assessing road conditions, quickly turn on the right signal if there are no solid lines or if too close to the intersection. Check the rearview mirror, brake to reduce speed and merge. When the vehicle reaches the right-center position of the road, turn the steering wheel left. When the vehicle can straighten itself by inertia, press the clutch and straighten the wheels to park.
I've been an instructor for many years. The car for the Subject 3 test is equipped with many sensors, but students should never deliberately touch them. Sensors are hidden on the turn signal lever, seat belt socket, and door edges. As long as you operate correctly, they will trigger automatically. For example, when using the turn signal, you must hear the click and hold it for 3 seconds, otherwise the system won't register it; closing the door requires a bit of force, or the sensor won't detect it. Some students start moving without fully inserting the seat belt and fail before the car even moves. Remember, don't touch any equipment during the test. If the monitoring camera catches you touching things randomly, you'll be directly penalized. The key is to perform the actions you practiced correctly, and the sensors will work on their own. Familiarizing yourself with the test car before the exam is also important, as the sensitivity of sensors varies between different cars. Our driving school usually lets students adapt to the test car for two days in advance.
Last month, I just passed the driving test's third section. The instructor at the test center warned us never to foolishly touch the sensors. These little black boxes are hidden in places like the door frames and seat belt buckles—they'll activate if you perform the actions properly. For example, during the vehicle inspection round, you need to press the round button at the rear firmly. My roommate failed his first attempt because he only gave it a light tap. When signaling, make sure the turn lever clicks into place just like in practice—don’t just flick it lightly. During a mock test, I didn’t fasten the seatbelt properly, and the loose connector triggered a dashboard warning, costing me points. Remember not to lower your head too much; the in-car camera needs to capture your eyes checking the mirrors. Follow the rules strictly during the test—those sensors are way smarter than you think.
