Is it three or two times to alternate between high and low beams in Subject 3?

[MacAlina]

In Subject 3, you need to alternate between high and low beams twice. The method for alternating between high and low beams in Subject 3: 1. Light control lever: Locate the light control lever on the left side of the steering wheel. First, turn on the low beams (rotate the knob to the low beam position), then pull the light control lever toward yourself once. The high beams will temporarily turn on, and when you release the lever, it will spring back, automatically turning off the high beams while keeping the low beams on. This completes one alternation between high and low beams. 2. Light control knob: Locate the light control knob on the left side of the dashboard. First, turn it to the low beam position to turn on the low beams, then use the light control lever on the left side of the steering wheel to pull it toward yourself once. The high beams will temporarily turn on, and when you release the lever, it will spring back, automatically turning off the high beams. This completes one alternation between high and low beams.

[DelJack]

I just got my driver's license recently. During the lighting operation section of the third driving test, the number of times you toggle between high and low beams must be three, not two. The specific process is: if the light is initially in the high beam position, the first toggle switches to low beam, the second toggle returns to high beam, and the third toggle switches back to low beam again. Only then is the complete high-low beam alternation action considered finished. If you only toggle twice, the examiner might think you're not well-practiced or made a mistake, which could lead to point deductions. Actually, this mimics the action of flashing lights to alert the car in front in real driving, where you typically flash two or three times to ensure others notice for safety. During practice, my instructor repeatedly emphasized this point, saying the exam rules require three toggles, so don’t try to rush or cut corners. I suggest you simulate this several times to develop the habit of toggling three times and avoid getting nervous and making mistakes.

[Percy]

I was teaching my friend to prepare for the Subject 3 test, and the light simulation is a key part. The alternating between high and low beams requires you to toggle the switch exactly three times: starting from the light position, the first toggle is towards high or low beam (according to the instruction), completing one back-and-forth before the second toggle switches it back, and the third toggle confirms the end. Stopping after two toggles will be judged as an incomplete action because the standard is three consecutive flashes to simulate a real driving warning. The details of the test are crucial; the examiner looks for fluency and precision. Don’t be careless and only do it twice, as it’s easy to lose points. Practice the sequence of light operations more, remember the number of toggles is key, and don’t rush—take it slow.

[LaNathan]

The lighting issue is my most common mistake during the driving test. In Subject 3, you need to toggle between high and low beams three times. Standard procedure: Starting position (usually high beam), first toggle switches to low beam, second toggle back to high beam, third toggle sets it to low beam. This completes the required three toggles for alternating lights. Toggling only twice might leave it halfway, and the examiner will mark it wrong. The reason is that in actual driving, clear light flashing is essential, and three toggles ensure safety. During practice, I count the number of actions carefully to avoid mistakes.