How to Turn On the Low Beam Headlights for Subject Three?

[StWillow]

Opening the parking lights activates them along with the hazard lights in case of an accident. When this light is turned on, two small lights will illuminate at the front, and the taillights will turn on at the rear. This light is not for external vehicle illumination but for interior lighting, such as viewing the trip computer data at night, etc.

[MacClara]

When I was practicing for Subject 3, the instructor emphasized the sequence of light operations: after starting the vehicle, first use your left hand to pull the light lever below the steering wheel upward, making the low beam indicator (a blue icon with a horizontal line) appear on the dashboard. The key point is never to push the lever downward directly when the high beams are on—that only temporarily switches between high and low beams. During the simulated night test, every time I heard the voice command, I would first confirm whether the lights were off before turning them on. The finger movements needed to be crisp, and I made sure to hear the 'click' sound to know it was properly engaged. The operation in the test car was exactly the same as in the old Santana, and after practicing a few times, it became muscle memory.

[VanMax]

I still remember failing my first driving test (Subject 3) because of the headlights! I was so nervous that I accidentally turned on the high beams. The correct operation is actually very simple: After starting the vehicle, gently push the light lever downward with your left hand all the way, just like turning off a power switch. When you hear a 'click' sound, check the dashboard - the correct indication is a small blue light symbol with a diagonal line. The instructor said some newer models have switched to a rotary knob design, where turning it counterclockwise all the way also sets the low beams. The key is to avoid touching the top button, which controls the fog lights - activating them during the test will cost you points. During practice, the safest approach is to keep your eyes on the dashboard light indicators.

[StAthena]

Here's a driving school instructor's secret tip: 'Press the left lever down, and the blue diagonal line appears.' After starting the car, grab the thin lever on the left side of the steering wheel with your left hand and push it all the way down until you hear a mechanical click. You'll know it worked when the blue dashboard light with a diagonal line illuminates. During the test, don't touch the fog light button at the top of the lever or pull it upward (that activates the high beams). If the parking lights were on, turn them off first before operating - this is how the old Jettas at the test centers work.

[JaceFitz]

As a 'veteran driver' who has taken the road test three times, let me share the details of the light operation: Use your entire palm to grip the plastic lever below the left side of the steering wheel (don't just use your fingertips), and apply vertical downward force like pressing an elevator button. Make sure to push it all the way until you feel significant resistance, at which point a blue light icon with a downward arrow will appear on the dashboard. There are two key mistakes to avoid: First, hesitating and not pushing it far enough, resulting in only the parking lights turning on. Second, accidentally touching the knob on the side of the lever, which activates the hazard lights. Before the test, always confirm that the vehicle's lights are completely off before starting the operation.