What lights to use when going straight through an intersection in Subject 3?
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In the voice command lighting test of Subject 3 driving exam, when hearing the instruction "go straight through the intersection", the examinee should use low beam headlights; another scenario is when prompted to pass through an intersection without traffic lights, then the examinee should alternately switch between high and low beams twice. Exam tips: 1. Upon hearing "approaching intersection", the examinee 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 behind the safety line and wait - stopping within the intersection is prohibited. 2. If there's a crosswalk, follow crosswalk operation requirements simultaneously. 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 pedal but should hover over the brake pedal. When stopping to yield, always engage the handbrake first before shifting to neutral. Never stop while holding the clutch in gear when waiting. Restarting must use half-clutch technique before releasing the handbrake. 4. During night tests, "alternate between high and low beams" should be demonstrated more than twice as a signal.
For the straight-through intersection in Subject 3 driving test, there are two scenarios for light operation: During daytime tests, usually no light operation is required—just proceed straight normally. However, for nighttime tests, you must turn on the low beam headlights, which is absolutely crucial. In fact, while accompanying friends during practice, I noticed many people overlook this: if you need to change lanes before going straight, always signal with the turn indicator in advance, turn it off promptly after changing lanes, and only proceed straight once the vehicle is aligned. Additionally, note that at intersections without traffic signals or when pedestrians are present, you can flash the high beams twice as a warning. Light operations may seem simple, but they test the driver’s attentiveness and adherence to regulations.
