Should the right turn signal be used for parallel parking?
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No, there are only three situations in Subject 2 where the turn signal is required: starting; when exiting during parallel parking; and when starting on the slope during the slope fixed-point parking. In all these cases, the left turn signal is used. Below is relevant information: Introduction: Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and refers to the field driving skills test. Test content: For the C1 license, the test items include reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, slope fixed-point parking and starting, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curves) as the five mandatory items (some regions include a sixth item, high-speed card collection). For the C2 license, the test items include reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curves) as the four mandatory items.
When I was learning to drive at the driving school, the instructor repeatedly emphasized that you must turn on the right turn signal when parallel parking. This is not an unnecessary action, but rather a way to clearly communicate your parking intention to the vehicles behind you and prevent rear-end collisions. Especially on busy city streets with dense traffic, suddenly slowing down and pulling over without signaling can easily lead to misjudgment or minor collisions. The instructor also taught us to turn on the signal dozens of meters before parking, while slowing down to a safe speed to ensure smooth execution. I remember that forgetting to signal during practice would result in point deductions. Now, after years of driving, this habit has helped me avoid a lot of trouble. Parallel parking is a fundamental skill, and signaling not only helps others anticipate your actions but also reinforces your own focus. I recommend that beginners practice simulating scenarios more often, making signaling an instinctive reaction—this greatly contributes to safe driving.
