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