Should the turn signal be turned off automatically or manually in the right-angle turn of Subject 2?
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Manually. When entering the right-angle turn, there will be a voice announcement saying 'Please start the right-angle turn'. After the voice announcement is finished, the turn signal should be turned off. The key points of the five items in Subject 2 are as follows: Steering during reverse parking: Remember that it's better to steer 'earlier rather than later'. Anticipate the reference points to leave room for adjustment. Side parking requires speed control: Use the clutch half-engagement to slow down, otherwise, the wheels are likely to touch the sideline when steering. Preventing rollback on slope start: Lifting the clutch too quickly, maintaining half-engagement for too short a time, releasing the handbrake too quickly, or not following up with the throttle can easily cause the vehicle to roll back.
When preparing for the Subject 2 driving test, I practiced right-angle turns multiple times, and the turn signal was definitely manually turned off! After you activate the turn signal and enter the turn, the signal won't automatically turn off when the steering wheel returns—you must promptly move the control lever back to the middle position. During practice, I often forgot, leaving the signal flashing, and the instructor would remind me. The test is very strict; failing to manually turn off the signal will result in immediate point deductions by the examiner, as it could mislead following vehicles or affect safety scoring. I recommend practicing until it becomes a habit, like moving the lever the moment the turn is completed. There are many details to the test, not just turning off the signal but also watching the angle and speed, but don't stress—just simulate it a few more times, and you'll get the hang of it.
