Is it allowed to change lanes without instruction in Subject 3?
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Subject 3 does not allow changing lanes without instruction. The overtaking project requires completing a series of actions for overtaking on the designated road section as per the requirements. Overtaking must be performed after receiving the instruction. Specific details are as follows: 1. Changing lanes: Upon hearing the vehicle system's voice prompt "Please change lanes ahead," immediately turn on the right turn signal, wait for more than 3 seconds, observe the rearview mirror, and after confirming safety, slightly turn the steering wheel to enter the target lane. Do not jerk the steering wheel. 2. Overtaking: Upon hearing the vehicle system's voice prompt "Please overtake ahead," immediately turn on the left turn signal, wait for more than 3 seconds, observe the left rearview mirror, and after confirming safety, slightly turn the steering wheel to enter the target lane. Do not jerk the steering wheel. 3. Downshifting and decelerating: If there is a vehicle ahead in the target lane, you can decelerate and downshift. If there is a vehicle behind in the target lane and it is far away, you can accelerate and upshift. Do not hesitate until the following vehicle gets too close before accelerating. If the following vehicle is close, decelerate and downshift, waiting for it to pass before changing lanes.
During my driving test for Subject 3, the examiner sat beside me to supervise the entire process, and every driving maneuver had to be executed only upon their instruction. At that time, there weren’t many cars on the road, and I really wanted to change lanes to the right for a smoother drive, but I held back without the examiner’s command. After the test, I learned that changing lanes on my own would have resulted in point deductions or even an immediate failure, as it disrupts the test procedure and compromises safety. The purpose of Subject 3 is to train our awareness of rules and safe driving habits—always checking mirrors, using turn signals, and acting only on instructions. Now, when I drive on my own, I have the freedom to change lanes, but the test is a completely different scenario. Remembering this has helped many avoid pitfalls. Listening to the examiner is key to passing—one wrong decision could mean having to retake the test, which would be a shame.
