Is Braking Required for Straight-Line Driving in Subject 3?
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Braking is required for straight-line driving in Subject 3. Below are the specific details about Subject 3: Overview: Subject 3, which includes the road driving skills test and the safety and civilized driving knowledge test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. Test Content: The road driving skills test for Subject 3 includes preparation before starting, simulated light test, starting, straight-line driving, gear shifting operations, lane changing, pulling over, driving straight through intersections, left turns at intersections, right turns at intersections, passing through crosswalks, passing through school zones, passing through bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and night driving.
During the straight-line driving section of the Road Test (Subject 3), it is generally not necessary to specifically apply the brakes. I believe the core of this part of the test is to assess whether you can keep the vehicle moving straight ahead, with stable steering control and minimal steering wheel movement. Maintaining a speed of around 30 km/h is sufficient. If the road conditions are normal, without traffic lights, pedestrians, or obstacles, applying the brakes might cause slight vehicle wobbling, which could make the examiner perceive your operation as less smooth, potentially affecting your score. During practice, I recommend focusing on looking far ahead and holding the steering wheel lightly to develop a feel for it, without worrying too much about braking. However, if the test route includes sharp turns or speed bumps, of course, you should slow down accordingly—safety comes first. But avoid unnecessary braking. The key is to stay relaxed and not get so nervous that you brake frequently.
As someone who just passed the third driving test, I'd like to share my experience: You don't need to tap the brake during straight-line driving unless special road conditions require it. Instructors always emphasize this because too many beginners nervously stomp on the brakes, causing the car to speed up and slow down erratically and easily veer off course. During the test, the examiner looks for stability in direction and speed - just look ahead and hold the steering wheel firmly, maintaining a steady speed around 30 km/h. I tried tapping the brake during my test and got points deducted for unnecessary movements affecting driving smoothness. During practice, simulate real road conditions more and learn to control the accelerator. Remember, steady direction is more important than braking. Of course, if there's a car ahead or signal changes, you must slow down - don't operate rigidly. Be confident and save braking for when it's truly needed.
From a safe driving perspective, braking should not be used indiscriminately during straight-line driving. In the Subject 3 driving test, this section evaluates direction and speed control. Unnecessary braking can destabilize the vehicle and may result in point deductions. Unless encountering obstacles or emergency stop signals, maintaining a steady speed is sufficient. Develop good habits during practice by avoiding unnecessary pedal usage.
