How to Use Vehicle Lights at Intersections?
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In the voice command light test of Subject 3 examination, when hearing "go straight through the intersection," the student should use low beam; another scenario is when the voice prompt indicates passing an intersection without traffic lights, then the student should alternately switch between high and low beam twice. Below are relevant tips for the Subject 3 examination: 1. When hearing the voice prompt "approaching intersection," the examinee should brake to reduce speed, observe traffic conditions left and right, and pass safely. At signalized intersections, follow the traffic light instructions. If traffic congestion prevents movement, park the vehicle outside the safety line and wait; parking inside the intersection is prohibited. 2. If there is a pedestrian crossing, follow the pedestrian crossing requirements accordingly. 3. According to the five essentials of defensive safe driving, practice "left foot not frequently pressing, right foot not idly pressing." When not accelerating, the right foot should not rest on the accelerator pedal but hover over the brake pedal. When stopping to yield, always engage the handbrake first before shifting to neutral. Do not stop and wait with the clutch depressed in gear; when restarting, use half-clutch before releasing the handbrake. 4. During night tests, "alternately use high and low beam" to signal more than twice.
When driving at intersections, I always remind myself to use my lights properly because safety is so important. I turn on the turn signal within 100 meters before making a turn—left turn means left signal, right turn means right signal—so vehicles behind or pedestrians can anticipate my move in advance. No need to signal when going straight. At night or in foggy conditions, I must use low beams to ensure both myself and others can see the road clearly. High beams are absolutely forbidden at intersections, as they can blind other drivers and increase the risk of collisions. When braking, I press the pedal gently, and the brake lights automatically illuminate to warn trailing vehicles to slow down or stop. If waiting at a red light for an extended time, I keep the lights on and avoid turning them off randomly. If there are many pedestrians at the intersection, I drive slower with the lights on. Once, on a rainy day, I forgot to signal before making a sudden turn and nearly caused an accident—a lesson I took to heart. Once it becomes a habit, lights serve as silent signals, fostering mutual understanding among drivers and reducing road rage significantly.
