How Many Points Are Deducted for Incorrect Use of Turn Signals?
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Failure to use turn signals or incorrect use of turn signals results in a deduction of 10 points per occurrence. The specific regulations are as follows: Not using or incorrectly using turn signals before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking will result in a deduction of 10 points. Turning within less than 3 seconds after activating the turn signal before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking will result in a deduction of 10 points. There are 6 instances in Subject 2 where turn signals must be used, which are: When starting the vehicle, activate the left turn signal; When starting on a slope, activate the left turn signal; When parallel parking, activate the right turn signal as the vehicle passes the parking spot and stops 30 cm from the curb, preparing to reverse; Before shifting into reverse gear during parallel parking, activate the left turn signal because the steering wheel will be turned fully to the right during reversing, causing the front of the vehicle to shift left; Before exiting the parking spot during parallel parking, shift into drive gear and activate the left turn signal, turning it off promptly after exiting; When entering the area for a right-angle turn, activate the left turn signal and turn it off promptly after completing the turn. Subject 2 has a total score of 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. The test is considered passed if the following conditions are met: ① For applicants of large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, 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 the five mandatory items (some regions include a sixth item: highway card collection). The test items for large vehicles A1, A2, A3, B1, and B2 include stake driving, slope parking and starting, parallel parking, single-plank bridge crossing, curve driving, right-angle turns, passing through width-restricted gates, passing through continuous obstacles, driving on undulating roads, U-turns on narrow roads, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp mountain curves, tunnels, rain (fog) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling.
As a veteran driver with over a decade of experience, I remember once forgetting to use my turn signal while making a turn and getting caught by a traffic camera. I was fined 50 yuan and had 1 point deducted from my license. Nowadays, traffic rules are strictly enforced, and incorrect use of turn signals—whether forgetting to signal, signaling the wrong direction, or driving with a broken signal light—results in a 1-point penalty per violation. This is no trivial matter; turn signals are meant to inform others of your intended direction. Misusing them can easily lead to accidents, such as when others assume you're going straight but you suddenly change lanes. I make it a habit to regularly check if all my car lights are functioning properly, and replacing a faulty bulb saves a lot of hassle. Safety always comes first—don’t follow my reckless younger self’s example, or you might end up losing all your license points and having to retake the driving course.
