How many points are deducted for not using the turn signal during parallel parking?

[StephenLee]

Not using the turn signal or using it incorrectly will result in a deduction of 10 points each time, as specified below: Failing to use 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 activating the turn signal before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking will result in a deduction of 10 points. There are six instances in Subject 2 where the turn signal must be used: 1. Activate the left turn signal when starting the vehicle. 2. Activate the left turn signal when starting on a slope. 3. Activate the right turn signal when approaching the parallel parking spot and stopping within 30 cm of the curb before reversing. 4. Activate the left turn signal before shifting into reverse gear during parallel parking, as the steering wheel will be turned fully to the right, causing the front of the car to shift left. 5. Shift into drive gear and activate the left turn signal before exiting the parallel parking spot, then turn it off promptly after exiting. 6. Activate the left turn signal when entering the sharp turn area and turn it off promptly after completing the turn. Subject 2 has a total score of 100 points, with evaluation criteria for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, or deducting 5 points. The test is considered 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 C1 and C2 license tests include five mandatory items: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope (C2 has canceled this item), sharp turns, and driving through curves (commonly known as S-turns). Some regions also include a sixth item: highway toll card collection. The A1, A2, A3, B1, and B2 license tests include the following items: pole test, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, driving over a single-plank bridge, driving through curves, sharp turns, passing through a narrow gate, driving over continuous obstacles, driving on bumpy roads, making a U-turn on a narrow road, as well as simulated scenarios such as highways, continuous sharp mountain turns, tunnels, rain (fog) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling.

[DeMason]

Back when I was getting my driver's license, my instructor would nag about this every day—forgetting to signal during parallel parking would cost you 10 points. Now the rules are even stricter: failing to signal when starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking results in an instant 100-point deduction! Once when I was helping a friend practice, he cranked the steering wheel hard to enter the parking space, and I immediately tapped his arm to remind him, 'Signal!' But it was half a second too late—the automated examiner caught it, and he failed the mock test on the spot. My advice: signal at least 3 seconds before entering a parallel parking space, and don’t rush to turn it off after the car is in—wait until the wheels are completely straight before turning off the signal.

[DelSerenity]

As a driving instructor who has just finished training students, I must tell you that failing to use the turn signal during parallel parking will definitely deduct 10 points. Last month, a female student failed three retakes because of this—she always had the habit of turning on the signal only after parking the car. In reality, the exam requires the signal to be activated before you start turning the steering wheel. This action alerts vehicles behind you that you're about to occupy the lane for parking. Don’t underestimate those 10 points—the second driving test only allows for 5 mistakes in total, and accumulating 20 points means an automatic fail.

[VonLillian]

A buddy of mine who works as a safety officer at a driving school recently told me that the test center has newly installed millimeter-wave radar. Now, failing to use the turn signal during parallel parking will definitely deduct 10 points. The key point is that the turn signal must remain on for the entire 10-second operation period, starting from the moment the wheel touches the parking space line. Last week, a student accidentally knocked off the turn signal lever while straightening the steering wheel. Even though it was only off for two seconds, it was still judged as a failure and points were deducted—what a huge loss. His advice: develop muscle memory during practice—always flick the turn signal lever before moving the steering wheel.

[MilesLee]

A seasoned driver shares a painful lesson: Last year, while coaching my son for the Subject 2 driving test, he kept forgetting to signal during parallel parking. The exam standards clearly state this as 'failure to use lights as required,' deducting 10 points in black and white. Though 10 points may seem minor, for many who lose 20 points by crossing lines during reverse parking, those 10 points become the straw that breaks the camel's back. My advice: stick a fluorescent sticker on the steering wheel as a reminder—always click that turn signal before turning the wheel, and only turn it off after the car is fully parked.

[VanLyla]

After studying the latest 'Motor Vehicle Driver Examination Content and Methods', I found that failing to signal during parallel parking is considered improper operation, resulting in a 10-point deduction. However, there's a crucial detail: the turn signal must remain on continuously from the moment the rearview mirror passes the front corner line of the parking space until the vehicle is completely parked and stationary. Last month, my cousin took the test—although he signaled at the start, the turn signal automatically turned off when he straightened the steering wheel during reversing, and the examiner still deducted points. The best method is to use your left hand to hold the signal lever to prevent it from springing back, and only release it after hearing the voice prompt 'End of exercise'.