Should the left turn signal be activated when starting in the Subject 2 driving test?
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According to the regulations of the Subject 2 driving test, the left turn signal must be activated when starting the vehicle. In the Subject 2 test, there are a total of 6 instances where the turn signal is required: When starting the vehicle, activate the left turn signal; When starting on a slope, activate the left turn signal; During parallel parking, activate the right turn signal when the vehicle passes the parking spot and stops 30 cm away 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 car to shift left; Before exiting the parking spot during parallel parking, shift into drive gear and activate the left turn signal, then turn 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. Penalties for incorrect use of turn signals are as follows: Failure to use or incorrect use of the turn signal before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking results in a deduction of 10 points. Activating the turn signal for less than 3 seconds before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking results in a deduction of 10 points. The full score for Subject 2 is 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, or deducting 5 points. The test is considered passed under the following conditions: ① For applicants of large buses, trailers, city buses, medium buses, or 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, stopping and starting on a slope (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 pole parking, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, crossing a single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turns, passing through a width-restricted gate, navigating continuous obstacles, driving on bumpy roads, making U-turns on narrow roads, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnels, rain (fog) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling.
