What are the time and distance requirements for lane changing in Subject 3?
2 Answers
In Subject 3, the time requirement for lane changing is that the candidate must activate the left turn signal for more than 3 seconds upon hearing the instruction to change lanes, with no specific distance requirement. Below are relevant details about Subject 3: 1. Concept: Subject 3, also known as the road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It refers to the road driving skills and safe civilized driving knowledge test in the motor vehicle driver's examination. 2. Different test contents for different vehicle types: The road driving skills test varies for different permitted driving models, generally including: preparation before starting, starting, straight-line driving, gear shifting operations, lane changing, pulling over, passing through intersections straight, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing through pedestrian crossings, passing through school zones, passing through bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and night driving. 3. Completion time: The starting procedure in Subject 3 must be completed within two and a half minutes. Regardless of the gear, the student should generally accelerate and shift gears smoothly until reaching fourth gear, with a time requirement of fifteen seconds. If road conditions permit, it is best to accelerate to 55 km/h and maintain that speed for three seconds. If conditions do not allow, the student should find another opportunity to accelerate to fourth gear and reach the specified speed. After completing this, gently apply the brake, and when the speed drops to around 35 km/h, shift to third gear and continue driving.
The essence of changing lanes in Subject 3 is safety and smoothness, with no rigid time limit, but each action must be executed properly. For example, the turn signal must be activated at least 3 seconds before changing lanes—this is a strict requirement. In terms of distance, while there's no fixed meter requirement, you must assess the actual road conditions. On a four-lane bidirectional road, a distance of around 30 meters is reasonable for completing a lane change. Remember not to turn the steering wheel immediately after signaling; observe the rearview mirror for at least 3 seconds to ensure the distance from vehicles behind is safe. Also, avoid staying on the dashed line for too long—complete the entire lane change within 5 seconds. I’ve seen trainees lose points for jerky steering movements causing noticeable vehicle sway, so controlling the steering wheel’s range is crucial.
