What is the mnemonic chart for the lighting test in Subject One?
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The mnemonic for the lighting test in Subject One is as follows: Left turn signal: used when turning left, changing lanes to the left, starting, leaving a parking spot, or making a U-turn. Right turn signal: used when turning right, changing lanes to the right, or pulling over to park. Use low beam when driving at night with good street lighting. Use high beam when driving at night without street lighting. Use fog lights and hazard warning lights when driving in foggy conditions. Turn signals must be used whenever changing the vehicle's position, except when entering a roundabout (traffic circle). The C1 driver's license is one of the codes for motor vehicle driving licenses. The permitted driving scope of a C1 license includes small and micro passenger vehicles, as well as light and micro cargo vehicles; light, small, and micro special operation vehicles; and small passenger vehicles with a seating capacity of 9 or fewer people. The minimum age requirement for a C1 driver's license is 18 years old, with no upper age limit. However, applicants aged 70 or older must pass tests on memory, judgment, and reaction abilities.
I remember the first step in the subject one lighting test is to distinguish between several scenarios. When meeting or following another vehicle at night in areas with streetlights, you must use low beams—this is the most common mistake. If driving on a pitch-dark road without streetlights, switch to high beams for better visibility. When encountering dangerous terrain like sharp curves or steep slopes, alternate between high and low beams three times to alert others. For temporary parking, the most critical step is to turn on the parking lights first, then activate the hazard lights, or else vehicles behind won’t see you. When overtaking, you also need to flash your lights alternately, almost like Morse code. The mnemonic essentially helps us remember the four key principles: 'Use low beams in well-lit areas, high beams in the dark, flash lights for dangerous terrain and overtaking, and hazard lights for parking safety.' To memorize it, practice with mock questions from the driving test guide a few times.
Someone who just passed the written driver's test tells you that operating the lights isn't actually that complicated. Always use low beams when meeting another vehicle to avoid blinding the oncoming driver. On unlit road sections, use high beams to see road conditions clearly up to a hundred meters ahead. At intersections without traffic lights or on ramps, you must alternate between high and low beams as a warning. A little trick my driving instructor taught me: categorize overtaking and special road conditions as 'situations requiring attention' and uniformly use alternating flashes. For parking situations, remember two key steps: first turn on the position lights to show the vehicle's outline, then press the red triangle button to activate the hazard lights. The biggest fear during the test is getting flustered, so it's recommended to divide the operations into three groups for memorization: 'single light for driving, flashing for alerts, double lights for parking.'
