How many points are deducted for forgetting to turn on the turn signal in Subject 2?
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Failure to use or incorrect use of the turn signal results in a deduction of 10 points each time, with specific regulations as follows: Not using or incorrectly using the turn signal before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking will result in a deduction of 10 points. Turning the steering wheel within less than 3 seconds after turning on the turn signal before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking will result in a deduction of 10 points. There are a total of 6 instances in Subject 2 where the turn signal must be used, which are: Turn on the left turn signal when starting the vehicle; Turn on the left turn signal when starting on the slope for fixed-point parking; Turn on the right turn signal when the vehicle passes the side parking spot and prepares to park alongside, stopping 30 cm from the edge before reversing; Turn on the left turn signal before shifting into reverse gear for side parking, as the steering wheel is turned fully to the right during reversing, causing the front of the car to shift left; Before exiting the side parking spot, shift into drive gear and turn on the left turn signal, turning it off promptly after exiting; Turn on the left turn signal when entering the area for a right-angle turn, turning it off promptly after completing the turn. Subject 2 has a full score of 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failure, deduction of 20 points, deduction of 10 points, and deduction of 5 points. The test is passed under the following conditions: ① For applicants of 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 garage, side parking, slope fixed-point parking and starting (canceled for C2), right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curves) as the five mandatory items (some regions include a sixth item: high-speed card collection). The test items for large vehicles A1, A2, A3, B1, and B2 include pile testing, slope fixed-point parking and starting, side parking, passing a single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turns, passing a limited-width gate, passing continuous obstacles, driving on undulating roads, narrow-road U-turns, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp mountain curves, tunnels, rainy (foggy) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling.
Forgetting to use the turn signal is a common mistake in the Subject 2 driving test, resulting in a 10-point deduction. I just finished Subject 3 and still remember the instructor repeatedly emphasizing the importance of turn signals. Subject 2 has five mandatory test items, among which three require turn signals: exiting a parallel parking space, turning at a right angle, and starting on a slope. The test system automatically detects failures to signal or signaling for less than 3 seconds, both of which trigger point deductions. While 10 points may not sound like much, many people lose 20 points for crossing lines during reverse parking and another 10 points for incorrect positioning on the slope, making that missing 10 points a direct fail. During practice, I stuck reminder notes on the steering wheel to avoid missing actions due to nervousness. Actually, it becomes a habit with practice—now I instinctively signal every time I start, which will make driving on the road safer in the future.
