How long is the turn signal allowed to be on before failing the Subject 3 test?
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Subject 3 turn signal exceeding 3 seconds will result in failure. Below is relevant information about Subject 3: Basic Introduction Subject 3 includes road driving skills test and safety & civilized driving knowledge test, which is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safety & civilized driving knowledge test subjects in the motor vehicle driver examination. Different permitted driving types have different road driving skill test contents; Test Content The road driving skills test content of Subject 3 generally includes: vehicle preparation, light simulation test, starting, straight-line driving, as well as gear shifting operations, lane changing, pulling over, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stations, meeting vehicles, overtaking, U-turns, night driving, and safety & civilized driving knowledge test.
During my driving practice, the instructor repeatedly warned that the turn signal must be activated three seconds in advance, otherwise it would result in an immediate failure in the exam. Later, during the actual test, I almost made a mistake—I silently counted 'one, two, three' before changing lanes, and only then did the examiner nod in approval. I heard that another trainee in my group changed lanes as soon as the signal lit up and was instantly told to stop and retake the test. Since then, I’ve developed a habit: before making any move, I always count three seconds to ensure safety. This isn’t just for passing the test—it also helps avoid rear-end collisions in real traffic. Remember, the three-second rule isn’t about rigid timing, but the exam vehicle’s system can detect it, and missing even a second could mean disqualification.
