Should You Honk When Starting in Subject 3?
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Subject 3 requires honking when starting. Below is relevant information: Introduction: Subject 3, which includes the road driving skills test and the safety and civilized driving knowledge test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safety and civilized driving knowledge test subjects in the motor vehicle driver's examination. The content of the road driving skills test varies depending on the type of vehicle being licensed. The road driving skills test for Subject 3 generally includes: preparation before getting on the vehicle, simulated lighting test, starting, driving straight, gear shifting operations, changing lanes, pulling over, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving.
Whether to honk the horn when starting during the driving test (Subject 3) depends on the specific regulations of the test center. When I was practicing, my instructor repeatedly emphasized: first turn on the left turn signal, check the left and right rearview mirrors, and release the handbrake to start only after confirming safety. Most regional test scoring criteria do not mandate honking the horn. In fact, some test centers explicitly prohibit unnecessary honking to avoid noise disturbance. However, in actual operation, if a vehicle is approaching from behind, a light honk as a warning can enhance safety. The key is not to let the horn sound overshadow the turn signal operation—maintaining the turn signal for over 3 seconds is the mandatory scoring point.
