Is Braking Required When Driving Straight Through an Intersection in Subject Three?

[OAndrew]

Subject Three requires braking when driving straight through an intersection. Here are the extended details: 1. Driving straight through an intersection: Due to the complexity of intersections, there may be vehicles or pedestrians passing. Students should brake in advance to slow down when preparing to pass through an intersection, and the speed should not exceed 30km/h. Even if the light is green with no vehicles or pedestrians obstructing, a light brake must be applied. Otherwise, the examinee will be directly judged as failing. 2. Left and right turns: Whether turning left or right, the turn signal must be activated in advance, followed by deceleration (some examinees drive relatively slowly during the test and should also apply the brake before turning). 3. Passing a bus station: Generally, there will be voice prompts. If there are no voice prompts, pay attention to the roadside signs. Braking is required when passing, and proceed slowly. 4. Passing a crosswalk: Students must brake to slow down when passing a crosswalk. If there are pedestrians crossing, they must stop and wait, ensuring not to stop the vehicle on the crosswalk. Avoid uncivilized behaviors such as rushing or honking, which will result in immediate failure.

[BenjaminLee]

When I was learning to drive, my instructor kept reminding me to tap the brakes when going straight through intersections. The test route had several simulated intersections, all without traffic lights. If you didn't stop to observe and just rushed through, you'd lose points. I still remember during my first test when I forgot to tap the brakes, the examiner criticized me, saying safety comes first and tapping the brakes is an action to slow down and alert to road conditions. During regular practice, I developed the habit of lightly pressing the brake when approaching an intersection to reduce speed to a safe range. Tapping the brakes isn't about slamming them; it's just controlling speed to remind yourself to watch for blind spots. The test rules clearly state that when crossing pedestrian crossings or intersections without traffic signs, you must slow down and tap the brakes. Actually, I still do this when driving to prevent pedestrians from suddenly appearing. It took me two attempts to remember this point, otherwise it would have been easy to fail. After forming this habit, I feel much more secure when driving.

[McMaddox]

As a driving school instructor, I must emphasize that tapping the brake when going straight through an intersection is a standard requirement in the Category 3 driving test. The reason is simple: test routes are designed with blind spot hazards in mind, and tapping the brake allows you to slow down and observe, ensuring safety. Students often forget this detail and ask me why they lost points afterward. I always explain that the deceleration action helps avoid sudden braking risks, as intersections have the highest accident rates. In actual driving, I also recommend lightly pressing the brake to control speed rather than waiting for trouble to arise. The test rules stipulate that you must tap the brake at crosswalks and unsignalized intersections, or else you'll lose 10 points. During practice, start slowing down from a farther distance to develop a natural reflex. Tapping the brake isn't just a test technique—it's a crucial habit for protecting yourself and others. Remembering this can reduce 90% of mistakes.

[IsabelleMarie]

During my driving test for Subject 3, braking at intersections was the instructor's key reminder. There was a standard intersection in the test where slowing down and tapping the brakes was mandatory—I almost failed that time because I forgot. Now, after years of driving, I find this rule highly practical. Urban intersections often have blind spots, and tapping the brakes allows for a buffer to observe. Once it becomes a habit, passing through becomes effortless. Reflecting on the instructor's words—safety comes first—failing to brake during the test would result in immediate point deductions, affecting the pass. In real driving, I stick to this practice to prevent accidents.