How long is the turn signal allowed to be on before failing in Subject 3?

[ValentinaRose]

There is no specific time limit, but the turn signal must be turned off after completing the direction adjustment during the driver's license test. Below is relevant information: 1. Cannot take Subject 4 if Subject 3 is failed: Only after passing both Subject 2 and Subject 3 (road driving skills test), the applicant can take Subject 4 (safe and civilized driving knowledge test) on the same day. 2. Subject 3: Includes the road driving skills test and the safe and civilized driving knowledge test. It is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge test subjects in the motor vehicle driver's test. The content of the road driving skills test varies for different types of vehicles eligible for driving.

[AngeloMarie]

During my years as a driving instructor, I've noticed that many students tend to overlook the timing requirements for turn signals during the Subject 3 exam. The specific rule is that the turn signal must be activated for a full 3 seconds before performing the corresponding maneuver, such as changing lanes or making a turn. If the turn is initiated prematurely, resulting in less than 3 seconds of signal activation, the system will directly judge it as a failure. The sensors in the exam vehicles are extremely sensitive, capable of detecting even a 0.5-second discrepancy. More subtly, if no action is taken within 15 seconds after activating the turn signal, it will be considered as 'unclear turning intention.' While this doesn't result in an immediate failure, it does deduct 10 points. I recall one student who failed their first attempt because they were short by 1 second on the turn signal during three consecutive lane changes, effectively wasting all three chances. Such details require developing the habit of counting silently during practice—after activating the signal, counting steadily to three in your head before turning the steering wheel is the safest approach.

[LauraRose]

As someone who just passed the Subject 3 test last week, I deeply relate to this. The instructor repeatedly emphasized that the turn signal must be on for at least 3 seconds before turning the steering wheel. A girl taking the test in the same car failed immediately when she changed lanes after only 2 seconds of signaling. The examiner explained the test standards: initiating a turn with less than 3 seconds of turn signal activation results in an automatic 100-point deduction. Additional tip: in actual tests, if you don't start maneuvering within 10 seconds after signaling, some test centers may deduct 10 points for "hesitation in operation." Before my test, I practiced specifically with a phone timer, watching the dashboard until the full time elapsed before moving. I recommend using the steady breathing method - one deep breath takes exactly 3 seconds, which helps avoid nervousness and compensates for any timing discrepancies in the system.

[NovaFitz]

Having handled numerous traffic accidents, I must say the 3-second turn signal requirement in Subject 3 is very reasonable. The test stipulates that the turn signal must be activated for at least 3 seconds before turning, otherwise the system automatically fails the candidate. In actual driving, changing lanes without sufficient signal time gives trailing vehicles no reaction time. There are two common mistakes during tests: either turning immediately after signaling (resulting in 100-point deduction) or failing to act within 15 seconds after signaling (also penalized). Statistics show accident rates are 2.5 times higher when turn signals last less than 3 seconds compared to standard operation. Remember, test vehicles monitor both steering wheel angle and signal duration - I recommend practicing the "Signal-Observe-Turn" three-step procedure by counting aloud after each signal activation during practice.

[LaNoah]

During car repairs, it's common to encounter faulty turn signal switches, but for those taking the driving test, time management is even more critical. The Category 3 test requires that the turn signal must be activated for at least 3 seconds before turning the steering wheel—this is a strict rule. The testing system precisely times this, and any operation before the 3-second mark results in an automatic failure. A frequent mistake is turning the steering wheel too early during a U-turn, causing the turn signal to turn off prematurely, which is also treated as insufficient signaling time. Here's an interesting tidbit: some new test vehicles even monitor the number of turn signal flashes, with 3 seconds typically corresponding to 12-15 flashes. I recommend that students practice with a coach using a stopwatch during simulation training to develop muscle memory. I've seen too many students retake the test because of a mere 0.5-second discrepancy.