Should You Brake During Straight-Line Driving?
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Subject 3 straight-line driving requires braking. Below are specific details about Subject 3: Overview: Subject 3, which includes road driving skills test and safe 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 for getting on the car, simulated lighting test, starting, straight-line driving, gear shifting operation, changing lanes, parking by the roadside, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and night driving.
Honestly, when I first learned to drive, I also struggled with this issue, constantly worrying about drifting off course and instinctively wanting to tap the brakes to adjust. Later, after more driving experience, I realized the key to driving straight is precisely to stay steady and avoid unnecessary movements. You need to look further ahead, not fixate on just a few meters in front of the car. Hold the steering wheel lightly, don’t grip it too tightly, allowing it a small range of free movement. As for speed, it’s best to maintain a steady and consistent pace—there’s really no need to frequently tap the brakes, as it can make the ride jerky and unstable. Of course, exceptions apply in special situations, like if the car ahead suddenly slows down or an obstacle appears—then you should decisively press the brake. In general, developing the habit of anticipatory driving is far more useful than frequently tapping the brakes.
