Should the turn signal be used when going uphill in Subject 2?
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Subject 2 requires the use of turn signals when going uphill. Below are specific details about Subject 2: Subject 2 Exam Attempts: Candidates are allowed one initial attempt for the Subject 2 exam. If they fail, they can retake it once, totaling two opportunities. If they do not attend the retake or fail it again, the exam session ends, and the applicant must reschedule the exam after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skill test permit, the number of Subject 2 exam appointments must not exceed five. Subject 2 Exam Content: Reversing into a parking space, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, navigating curves, and making right-angle turns (Note: Some regions include a sixth item—highway toll card collection).
I remember when learning to drive at the driving school, turning on the indicator light was indeed required for the uphill stop and start in Subject 2. The instructor repeatedly emphasized this point. When starting on a slope, you must turn on the turn signal, usually the left one, to indicate that the vehicle is about to start. The exam rules strictly require this action—failing to signal will directly result in point deductions or even failure. After signaling for three seconds, slowly release the clutch to alert vehicles behind to yield, preventing traffic congestion or rear-end collisions on the slope. This practice is also important in real driving, such as in underground parking ramps at shopping malls or congested mountain roads—signaling is a safety habit. Some nervous trainees forget it, leading to exam retakes, but practicing a few more times builds muscle memory naturally. After forming this habit, I now do it automatically while driving, ensuring safety and peace of mind.
