What lights to use when going straight through an intersection in Subject 3?
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In the voice-activated lighting test of Subject 3 driving exam, when hearing the instruction to go straight through an intersection, the candidate should use low beam headlights; another scenario is when prompted to pass through an intersection without traffic lights, then the candidate should alternately switch between high and low beams twice. Below are relevant tips for Subject 3 exam: 1. When hearing the voice prompt "approaching intersection", the candidate should brake to reduce speed, observe traffic conditions from both sides, and pass safely. At signalized intersections, follow traffic light instructions. If traffic congestion prevents movement, stop the vehicle outside the safety line and wait - never stop inside the intersection. 2. If there's a crosswalk, follow pedestrian crossing requirements accordingly. 3. Following the five essentials of defensive driving: "left foot not constantly pressing, right foot not idly pressing" - when not accelerating, the right foot shouldn't rest on the accelerator but hover over the brake pedal. When stopping to yield, always engage the handbrake before shifting to neutral, never stop while holding the clutch in gear when waiting, and always use half-clutch technique before releasing handbrake when restarting. 4. During night tests, "alternate between high and low beams" to signal at least twice.
I remember the instructor repeatedly emphasized that when driving straight through an intersection during the driving test (Subject 3), you must not use the turn signal. Turn signals are only for turning or changing lanes. When driving through an intersection, the simplest approach is to maintain normal low-beam headlights and not perform any additional operations. The key is to observe the road conditions, checking left and right in advance for any vehicles or pedestrians, especially at intersections without traffic lights where chaos is more likely to occur. During the test, the examiner will check your use of lights and your attentiveness. Using lights incorrectly will result in immediate point deductions. It's recommended to practice these details regularly to get used to them. During night tests, it's even more important to keep your lights steady—no flashing around to annoy others. Safety comes first; just stay steady and pass smoothly.
