How many places require turning signals in Subject 2?
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There are a total of 6 instances where turning signals are required in Subject 2, which are: When starting the vehicle, turn on the left turn signal; When starting on the slope, turn on the left turn signal; During parallel parking, turn on the right turn signal when the vehicle passes the parking spot and stops 30 cm away from the curb to prepare for reversing; Before shifting into reverse gear for parallel parking, turn on the left turn signal because during reversing, the steering wheel is turned fully to the right, causing the front of the car to shift left; Before exiting the parking spot during parallel parking, shift into drive gear and turn on the left turn signal, then turn 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: Failure to use or incorrect use of turn signals before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking results in a deduction of 10 points. Turning the steering wheel within 3 seconds of activating the turn signal before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking results in a deduction of 10 points. Subject 2 has a maximum score of 100 points, with evaluation standards set for disqualification, deductions of 20 points, 10 points, or 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, slope parking and starting (canceled for C2), right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curves) as mandatory items (some regions also include a sixth item, high-speed toll collection). The test items for large vehicles A1, A2, A3, B1, and B2 include pole test, slope parking and starting, parallel parking, single-plank bridge crossing, curve driving, right-angle turns, passing through a narrow gate, passing through continuous obstacles, bumpy road driving, narrow road U-turns, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnels, rain (fog) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling.
I just finished the second driving test, and I made sure to count all the places where turn signals are required. You absolutely must turn on the left turn signal when starting off—it's the first action in the test, and forgetting it means an instant fail. After stopping on the slope and restarting, you also need to turn on the left turn signal, a step where many students lose points. Before making a right-angle turn, you must signal—at our test site, a right turn requires the right turn signal. Exiting parallel parking also demands the left turn signal before moving out. Each of these four instances requires the turn signal to be on for a full 3 seconds, and remember to turn it off after completing the turn. During practice, my instructor had me silently count to three every time I signaled before making any turning movements, to build muscle memory and avoid missing it.
When teaching students for Subject 2, I always emphasize four situations where turn signals are mandatory: You must turn on the left signal when starting, otherwise it's an immediate failure. The hill start also requires a left signal, an action often overlooked. For right-angle turns, activate the signal before entering the maneuver—left signal for left turns, right signal for right turns. Exiting parallel parking demands a left signal; don't forget this when fully turning the steering wheel left. The electronic system monitors signal duration during tests—maintain it for at least 3 seconds. Some test centers require signals when starting reverse parking; check local regulations. Develop signaling habits through regular practice, never cram last-minute before the test.
