Should Turn Signals Be Used When Exiting the Garage in Subject 2?
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When performing reverse parking or exiting the garage in Subject 2 of the driving test, turn signals are not required. There are a total of 6 instances in Subject 2 where turn signals must be used, which are: 1. Turn on the left turn signal when starting the vehicle; 2. Turn on the left turn signal when starting on a slope; 3. Use the right turn signal when passing the parallel parking spot and preparing to park within 30 cm of the side line before reversing; 4. Turn on the left turn signal before shifting into reverse gear during parallel parking, as the steering wheel will be turned fully to the right, causing the front of the car to shift left during reversing; 5. Shift into drive gear and turn on the left turn signal before exiting the parallel parking spot, and turn it off promptly after exiting; 6. Turn on the left turn signal when entering the sharp turn area 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 results in a deduction of 10 points. - Turning the steering wheel within less than 3 seconds of activating the turn signal before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking results in a deduction of 10 points. Subject 2 has a total score of 100 points, with evaluation criteria for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, or deducting 5 points. The test is considered passed under the following conditions: ① For large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium 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, C2) include reverse parking, parallel parking, slope parking and starting (canceled for C2), sharp turns, and S-curves (commonly known as the "S-bend")—five mandatory items (some regions include a sixth item: highway toll card collection). The test items for large vehicles (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2) include pole parking, slope parking and starting, parallel parking, single-plank bridge crossing, S-curves, sharp turns, narrow gate passing, continuous obstacle passing, bumpy road driving, narrow road U-turns, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp mountain turns, tunnels, rain (fog) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling.
In the driving test for Subject 2, turning on the indicator light when exiting the parking space is absolutely necessary. I remember this vividly from my own driving test experience. The instructor always emphasized that exiting a parking space is just like changing lanes or making a turn—you need to signal in advance as a basic safety rule. During the test, failing to signal for any turning operation results in point deductions. I've seen students fail the test just because they forgot this small but crucial detail—what a pity. It's essential to develop the habit during practice: glance at the mirror before starting, confirm it's safe, then signal for at least three seconds before moving the steering wheel. This helps avoid collision risks. After all, driving isn't just about passing the test; it's about daily safety. Mastering these skills early makes driving easier and safer, saving both worry and effort.
I just passed Subject 2 and remember clearly that turning signals are mandatory when exiting the garage! My instructor said it's a strict rule, so during every mock test I paid special attention to flipping the left or right signal immediately upon exiting. It's easy to forget during the nerve-wracking test, but the rule is simple: any change in direction requires warning, and points get deducted quickly for forgetting signals. I suggest beginners practice more, have a friend remind them, or record videos to review details later. The practice time isn't long, but once you get used to signaling when exiting, driving becomes much smoother, helping avoid troubles in real-world driving later.
