Do You Need to Use Turn Signals When Starting in 2021 Subject Two?
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Subject Two requires the use of turn signals when starting the vehicle. There are six instances in Subject Two where turn signals are required: When starting the vehicle, turn on the left turn signal; When starting on a slope, turn on the left turn signal; When parallel parking, turn on the right turn signal as the vehicle approaches the parking spot, stopping 30 cm from the curb before preparing to reverse; Before shifting into reverse gear for parallel parking, turn on the left turn signal because the steering wheel will be turned fully to the right during reversing, causing the front of the car to shift left; Before exiting the parking spot in parallel parking, shift into drive and turn on the left turn signal, turning it off promptly after exiting; When entering the area for a right-angle turn, turn on the left turn signal and turn it off promptly after completing the turn. Penalties for incorrect use of turn signals are as follows: Failing to use or incorrectly using turn signals before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking results in a deduction of 10 points. Using turn signals for less than 3 seconds before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking results in a deduction of 10 points. Subject Two is scored out of 100 points, with criteria for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, or deducting 5 points. The test is passed under the following conditions: ① For large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required; ② For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is required. The test items for small vehicles C1 and C2 include reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope (canceled for C2), right-angle turns, and S-curve driving (commonly known as the S-bend) (some regions also include a sixth item: highway toll card collection). The test items for large vehicles A1, A2, A3, B1, and B2 include pole testing, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, driving over a single-plank bridge, S-curve driving, right-angle turns, passing through a width-restricted gate, navigating continuous obstacles, driving on bumpy roads, making U-turns on narrow roads, and simulations of highways, continuous sharp mountain turns, tunnels, rainy (foggy) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling.
I remember back in 2021 when taking the Subject 2 driving test, failing to signal when starting was a major taboo. The instructor repeatedly reminded us to adjust the seat and fasten the seatbelt immediately after getting in the car, then check the rearview mirrors to ensure safety before signaling left to indicate entering the lane. That year's exam standards remained unchanged, listing signaling as a mandatory inspection item - omitting it would directly result in point deductions or failure. In actual driving, this action warns following vehicles to prevent collisions. Other Subject 2 maneuvers like parallel parking also require signaling when entering/exiting. Developing this habit makes road driving safer. Though a small detail, it's crucial for traffic safety - my friend failed that test precisely because he forgot to signal.
