Should I simulate the lights or start the engine first in Subject 3?

[AlexandraFitz]

Start the engine first. If the car is not started, the lights cannot be used, and thus the light simulation cannot be performed. Here is some relevant information: 1. Depress the clutch: It's best to depress the clutch when starting the engine in Subject 3, as starting the car in gear may cause it to lurch forward. Additionally, if the exam computer requires it, failing to depress the clutch while starting the engine may result in point deductions. 2. Check: Before starting the engine, it's advisable to check if the car's lights are reset. If they are not, starting the light simulation may lead to exam failure. Therefore, before beginning the exam, ensure that the switch on the light control lever is in the OFF position.

[HarperDella]

I just passed the Subject 3 test not long ago, so I remember it very clearly! You must ensure the vehicle is turned off before starting the simulated lighting test. When I got into the exam car, the examiner first checked if the car was in neutral with the handbrake engaged, then instructed me to turn off all the lights before finally giving commands for the lighting simulation. The entire simulation was conducted with the engine off, and only after hearing the 'simulation ended' instruction was I required to turn the key to start the engine and prepare to move off. Accidentally starting the engine prematurely would result in an immediate failure. The lighting operation is the first hurdle of the test; making a mistake here would be such a pity, so pay close attention to this sequence.

[DelJosephine]

During the preparation phase of the Subject 3 driving test, there's a crucial detail: the vehicle must be completely turned off before starting the light simulation. Last year, my cousin failed at this step because he habitually started the engine first before adjusting the mirrors, resulting in an immediate 100-point deduction during the light test. The correct procedure is to adjust the seat, fasten the seatbelt, ensure the tachometer needle is at zero, the light lever is in the low-beam position, and all lights are turned off. Only after hearing the 'start light simulation' voice command should you operate the lights, keeping your feet completely off the clutch and accelerator throughout the process. The engine should only be started by pressing the clutch when you hear the 'please start moving' instruction after completing the light test.

[JasmineAnn]

The exam details repeatedly emphasized by the instructor: After getting in the car, first turn off the hazard lights and check if the light control lever is in the low beam position (pulling it upward switches to high beam). Then comes the critical point—the engine must remain off! Start with the lighting simulation test, and only after passing it, wait for the voice command to start the engine. During my exam, I witnessed the candidate ahead of me getting disqualified by the system immediately after starting the engine. This sequence cannot be reversed because after ignition, the dashboard warning lights will illuminate, potentially interfering with the system's judgment of the correctness of lighting operations.