How Many Times to Use Turn Signals in Subject 2 of the Driving Test?
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There are a total of 6 instances where turn signals are required in Subject 2: 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 from the edge before preparing to reverse; Before shifting into reverse gear during parallel parking, turn on the left turn signal because the steering wheel will be turned fully to the right during reversing, 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 right-angle turn area, 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: Failing to use or incorrectly using turn signals before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking will result in a 10-point deduction. Using turn signals for less than 3 seconds before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking will result in a 10-point deduction. Subject 2 is scored out of 100 points, with evaluation criteria for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, or deducting 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 S-curves (some regions also include a sixth item: highway card collection). The test items for large vehicles A1, A2, A3, B1, and B2 include pole testing, slope parking and starting, parallel parking, single-plank bridge crossing, S-curves, right-angle turns, narrow gate crossing, continuous obstacle crossing, bumpy road driving, narrow road U-turns, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp mountain curves, tunnels, rain (fog) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling.
When I took the driving test for Subject Two, I used the turn signals quite frequently! Before starting the test, it was mandatory to activate the left turn signal at the starting point to indicate the vehicle was about to move—this was a fixed step. During reverse parking, you had to turn on the right turn signal when entering the parking space (if the entrance was on the right), and then the left turn signal when exiting. For parallel parking, the left turn signal was required when exiting the space. On the slope start, if it was an uphill section, the left turn signal had to be activated before moving off to indicate the car was in motion. All in all, I used the turn signals about 3 to 4 times on average during the test, each time needing to activate them in advance and wait for 3 seconds before proceeding—otherwise, I’d lose 10 points immediately. I was so nervous during the test, afraid I’d forget, so I practiced over a dozen times to get it right. Now, when driving, I realize turn signals aren’t just for the test—they help prevent accidents during daily turns and lane changes. Developing this habit is truly practical.
