What should you do when the chosen meeting position before encountering another vehicle is not ideal?
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When the chosen meeting position before encountering another vehicle is not ideal, you should slow down, pass at a low speed, or stop to yield. More information about the Subject 1 test is as follows: 1. The Subject 1 test can be taken twice a day: If you fail the first test, you can apply for a retake immediately. Some places require a score of 85 or above to apply for an on-the-spot retake. If you still fail the retake, the test will be terminated, and you can schedule another test after 10 working days, paying a retake fee. Normally, there is no limit to the number of times you can schedule the Subject 1 test, meaning you can take it as many times as needed. 2. Nowadays, driving schools handle the test registration process: Students do not need to schedule the test themselves. The prerequisite for a successful Subject 1 test reservation is having sufficient study hours. Driving schools that handle the process will help students log study hours; otherwise, students must watch videos on an online platform to accumulate study hours themselves. You will receive an SMS notification once the test reservation is successful. If you want to reschedule, you can communicate with the driving school. You can cancel the test online up to two days before the scheduled test date, but if you want to cancel within two days of the test date, you must apply in person at the vehicle management office.
After driving for so many years, I've encountered quite a few bad meeting situations, such as on narrow mountain roads or blind curves. My usual approach is to slow down almost to a stop immediately, flash the headlights a few times to signal the other party to go first. At the same time, check the rearview mirror to ensure no car is following too closely behind, avoiding a chain reaction. If necessary, reverse to give way, never force through, as it's easy to cause scratches. Once on a rainy road, I chose a corner position that turned out to be too tight, so I stopped and let the opposite car pass slowly, and everything went smoothly. After reflection, I developed a habit: anticipate the route and choose straight sections to meet, avoiding dangerous spots. Also, pay attention to weather conditions, being more cautious in heavy rain with poor visibility. In short, safety first, decisive actions are key to avoiding accidents.
As a driver who is still not very skilled, I get nervous when encountering tight passing spaces. Once in a narrow residential road, I parked too close to the wall when a large vehicle came from the opposite direction. I immediately hit the brakes, slowed down, turned on the hazard lights, and waved to let the other driver pass first. My palms were sweaty, but I reminded myself to take deep breaths, stay calm, and not panic. I only started moving again after the other vehicle safely passed. Since then, I always check road widths using my phone's map before heading out and choose parking spots with more space. Friends I've talked to all suggest that proactively yielding is much better than racing against time. As a novice, practicing more and learning to use hand signals for communication helps—don’t be afraid to go a bit slower. Gaining experience has boosted my confidence. Keeping a small convex mirror in the car to help see the sides has also been practical, and this trick works well.
