Can You Hold the Turn Signal with Your Hand in Subject Three?
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Yes. In the Subject Three exam, it's acceptable to hold the turn signal with your hand to prevent it from jumping. As long as you perform this action, you can reactivate the signal if it jumps. Below is supplementary information about Subject Three: Subject Three 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 in the motor vehicle driver's exam. The content of the road driving skills test varies depending on the type of vehicle you are licensed to drive. Generally, the road driving skills test for Subject Three includes: preparation before starting, light simulation test, starting, driving straight, shifting gears, changing lanes, pulling over, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, crossing pedestrian crosswalks, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving.
I used to be a driving examiner, and during the road test (Subject 3), holding down the turn signal lever manually is completely unacceptable. Examiners pay special attention to whether turn signal operations comply with standards. The correct procedure is to let the lever automatically return after activation; manually holding it down suggests unfamiliarity with vehicle controls or an attempt to bypass rules, which results in immediate point deductions or even test failure. I’ve seen many candidates try this, thinking it saves effort, but they often make mistakes due to divided attention. Test rules are strict—turn signals are critical safety features designed to auto-return precisely to reduce operational burden. My advice: practice standard actions extensively before the test, simulate routes with an instructor, and ensure your hands remain off the lever during turns, focusing instead on steering angles and road observation. If caught holding it, examiners may suspect cheating or lack of diligence, harming your overall evaluation. After all, driving tests assess not just skill but also habit formation.
