Where are the mandatory turn signal locations in the 2021 Subject 2 driving test?
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There are three instances where turn signals are required in Subject 2: when exiting a parallel parking space (left turn signal), during right-angle turns (left turn signal), and when stopping at an uphill fixed point (right turn signal). Penalties for incorrect turn signal usage are as follows: Failure to use or incorrect use of turn signals before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking results in a 10-point deduction. Initiating a turn less than 3 seconds after activating the turn signal before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking results in a 10-point deduction. The Subject 2 test is scored out of 100 points, with evaluation standards set for failing, 20-point deductions, 10-point deductions, and 5-point deductions. Passing criteria are as follows: ① For applicants testing for large buses, trailers, city buses, medium buses, or large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required; ② For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is required. The C1 and C2 (small vehicle) test includes five mandatory items: reverse parking, parallel parking, uphill fixed-point stopping and starting (canceled for C2), right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-turns). Some regions include a sixth item: highway toll card collection. The A1, A2, A3, B1, and B2 (large vehicle) test includes: pole test, uphill fixed-point stopping and starting, parallel parking, single-plank bridge crossing, curve driving, right-angle turns, restricted-width gate passage, continuous obstacle passage, 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.
I remember during the 2021 driving test for Subject 2, I paid special attention to the steps where turn signals were mandatory, mainly to alert vehicles behind before initiating maneuvers. For example, when reversing into a parking bay, you had to activate the left turn signal before starting to reverse (since you typically back in from right to left), ensuring the light was on before steering—never forget this, as the examiner would be watching closely. The same applied to parallel parking: before reversing into the spot, the right turn signal was required, activated just 2-3 seconds in advance. For the hill start, if the road curved, signaling was also essential before moving off—like using the right signal to prevent collisions when starting on a bend. The 90-degree turn was even more obvious: signals had to be activated well before turning, matching the direction of the turn (left signal for left turns, right for right). Failing to signal in these scenarios meant instant point deductions—100 points gone. Details mattered most in the test, so I made it a habit during practice to check mirrors frequently and pause briefly after signaling to confirm safety.
