Can the turn signal in Subject 3 be held by hand?
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In Subject 3, the turn signal does not need to be held by hand; simply performing the action is sufficient. If it turns off, you can activate it again. Subject 3 includes the road driving skills test and the safety and civilized driving knowledge test, which are part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It is the abbreviated term for the road driving skills and safety and civilized driving knowledge test subjects in the motor vehicle driver's examination. The content of the road driving skills test varies depending on the type of vehicle being licensed. Below is an introduction to the content of other subject tests: 1. Subject 1: Also known as the Subject 1 theory test or driver theory test, it is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. The test content includes driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and other related knowledge. The test is conducted on a computer, consisting of 100 questions, with a passing score of 90 or above. 2. Subject 2: Also known as the small road test, it is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and is the abbreviated term for the field driving skills test subject. For small vehicles C1 and C2, the test items include five mandatory components: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves (commonly known as S-turns). 3. Subject 4: Also known as the Subject 4 theory test or driver theory test, it is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. Subject 3 is divided into two parts: in addition to the road test, there is an added safety and civilized driving knowledge test, commonly referred to as 'Subject 4,' which assesses 'driving ethics.' The test paper consists of 50 questions, primarily in the form of case studies, images, animations, etc., with a full score of 100 and a passing score of 90.
When I was taking the driving test for Subject 3, I noticed that some trainees had the habit of holding the turn signal lever with their hands to prevent it from springing back. In fact, this practice is quite dangerous during the test because the examiner specifically checks whether you can operate it correctly. The turn signal automatically turns off when the steering wheel is straightened—this is intentionally designed. Holding it down with your hand actually makes you appear less skilled in control. I remember a friend who did this during a mock test and was immediately penalized, with the reason being interference with the normal operation of the lighting system. In actual driving, this practice is even more inappropriate. The turn signal springing back is a reminder for you to adjust your direction in time. Forcing it to stay on may lead to forgetting to turn it off and cause an accident. If you're always worried about the light turning off prematurely, you should practice the timing of straightening the steering wheel instead of relying on hand assistance.
