Should Turn Signals Be Used When Meeting Oncoming Vehicles?
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No turn signals are required when meeting oncoming vehicles during the Subject 3 driving test. Specific details are as follows: Precautions: During the oncoming vehicle test in Subject 3, upon hearing the voice prompt "oncoming vehicle ahead," the examinee must pay attention to the approaching vehicle and drive along the right side of the lane until the test item concludes. It is important to yield to other vehicles and avoid crossing the non-motorized vehicle lane line. When meeting other vehicles at night, low beam headlights should be activated. Deduction points for oncoming vehicle test in Subject 3: Failing to slow down and drive on the right side when meeting oncoming vehicles on roads without central separation facilities or centerlines, or failing to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, pedestrians, or non-motorized vehicles will result in a 100-point deduction. Failing to yield when encountering difficulties in meeting oncoming vehicles will also result in a 100-point deduction. Poor judgment of lateral safety distance and making emergency turns to avoid oncoming vehicles will lead to a 100-point deduction.
I've been driving trucks for twenty years, let me share a little trick: you don't need to use turn signals when meeting another vehicle! Those are for turning or changing lanes. When two vehicles approach each other on a narrow road, I just flash my headlights twice to remind the other driver to turn off their high beams. Last week on a mountain road, the guy in the opposite lane suddenly turned on his right turn signal, making me think he was pulling over, and I almost slammed on the brakes - that's really dangerous. Remember, when meeting another vehicle, grip the steering wheel firmly and maintain a straight line, don't mess with the light controls. If you really need to slow down to yield, just tap the brake lightly to illuminate your taillights - that's enough.
