Which lane should you enter when making a U-turn in Subject 3?
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You should enter the second lane from the right. Below is more information about Subject 3: 1. Test content: Vehicle preparation, light simulation test, starting, driving straight, gear shifting operation, lane changing, pulling over, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving. 2. Exam scheduling time: Starting from June 1, 2021, the interval between scheduling the Subject 3 exam has been adjusted from 30 days after passing Subject 1 to 20 days. For those applying for large and medium-sized passenger and truck driving licenses, the interval between scheduling the Subject 3 exam has been adjusted from 40 days after passing Subject 1 to 30 days.
During my last driving test for Subject 3, the instructor repeatedly emphasized the key points of making a U-turn: following road markings is the safest approach. For example, when making a U-turn on a one-way three-lane road, you must enter the leftmost lane after the turn. If there is only one opposing lane, you can freely choose your lane after completing the U-turn. However, pay close attention to the ground arrows—if there are directional markings, you must follow them. During one mock test, I almost failed because I didn’t return to the left lane promptly after the U-turn, and the examiner warned me about 'incorrect lane selection.' In real-world driving, if the target lane is blocked by another vehicle, you can temporarily enter the middle lane but must immediately signal and return to the left lane, avoiding consecutive lane changes. Especially on rainy days when the road is slippery, slow down and avoid turning the steering wheel too abruptly.
