How many points are deducted for parking without using the turn signal?
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Parking without using the turn signal deducts 10 points. According to the relevant deduction standards for parking in Subject 3 of the driving test, failing to use or incorrectly using the turn signal before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking deducts 10 points. Other deduction items for parking: Before parking, failing to observe the traffic conditions behind and to the right through the interior and exterior rearview mirrors deducts 100 points; after the examiner issues the parking instruction, failing to park within the specified distance deducts 100 points; after parking, if the vehicle body exceeds the right edge of the road or the sidewalk edge, 100 points are deducted; after parking, failing to turn the head to observe the side and rear traffic conditions before opening the door deducts 100 points. Others: Failing to close the door after getting out of the car deducts 100 points; after parking, failing to tighten the parking brake deducts 10 points; relaxing the foot brake pedal before tightening the parking brake deducts 10 points.
I've been driving for over 20 years, and it's all too common to see people pulling over without using their turn signals. According to traffic regulations, this offense incurs a 1-point deduction and a fine of around 200 yuan. While a single point may not seem like much, accumulating 12 points means having to retake the driving test—a major hassle. Turn signals aren't just decorations; they're crucial for signaling to vehicles behind you. Failing to signal might make the driver behind think you're continuing straight, potentially leading to a rear-end collision if they're not paying attention. Once, in a hurry, I forgot to signal and got caught by traffic police, resulting in a fine. Since then, I've made it a habit to signal in advance. Safe driving starts with the details—skipping the signal not only risks points and fines but also increases accident risks and insurance complications. Developing this good habit makes driving both easier and safer.
