What lights to use when passing through an intersection at night in Subject 3?
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Use low beam. Passing through an intersection at night: When passing through an uncontrolled intersection at night, slow down in advance and alternately use high and low beams to signal, while paying close attention to the traffic ahead. When going straight through the intersection, pass using low beam; when turning left, turning right, or making a U-turn at the intersection, pass using turn signals and low beam. Subject 3: A road driving skills test subject. The basic test items include: preparation before starting, driving in a straight line, changing lanes, passing through intersections, parking by the roadside, passing through pedestrian crossings, passing through school zones, passing through bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and driving at night.
I remember when I was first learning to drive, the lighting operation was the most challenging part of the Subject 3 test. When passing through an intersection at night, you must use low beams and not high beams, otherwise you might blind oncoming drivers or pedestrians, and the examiner would deduct points immediately. During my test, the instructor especially emphasized switching to low beams well before reaching the intersection, slowing down, and maintaining observation. Once during practice, I forgot to switch the lights and got scolded badly, which made me develop the habit from then on. The same goes for actual driving—safety first. At night, with poor lighting and heavy traffic at intersections, using high beams carelessly can easily cause accidents. It's advisable to practice light control simulations regularly so you won't feel nervous during the test.
