Where to Use Turn Signals in Subject 2 of the Driving Test?
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There are a total of 6 instances where turn signals are required in Subject 2: When starting the vehicle, turn on the left turn signal; When starting on a slope, turn on the left turn signal; During parallel parking, turn on the right turn signal when the vehicle passes the parking spot and stops 30 cm from the curb before preparing to reverse; Before shifting into reverse gear during parallel parking, turn on the left turn signal because the steering wheel will be turned fully to the right during reversing, causing the front of the car to shift left; Before exiting the parking spot during parallel parking, shift into drive gear and turn on the left turn signal, then turn it off promptly after exiting; When entering the right-angle turn area, turn on the left turn signal 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 10-point deduction. Using turn signals for less than 3 seconds before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking results in a 10-point deduction. The full score for Subject 2 is 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. The test is considered passed under the following conditions: ① For applicants of large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, 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 cars (C1, C2) include reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope (canceled for C2), right-angle turns, and S-curves (five mandatory items; some regions include a sixth item: highway toll collection). The test items for large vehicles (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2) include pole parking, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, driving over a single-plank bridge, S-curves, right-angle turns, passing through a narrow gate, navigating continuous obstacles, driving on bumpy roads, making a U-turn in a narrow lane, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnels, rain (fog) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling.
I just passed the Subject 2 test not long ago, so I remember the points where you need to use the turn signals very clearly. Parallel parking is the most obvious one—you need to turn on the right signal when starting because you have to park to the right, and you must turn on the left signal when exiting. For right-angle turns, it depends on the direction—left turn means left signal, right turn means right signal, and you need to turn it on a few seconds before the turn. After stopping on the slope and starting again, if you're exiting to the left, you must turn on the left signal in advance. Don’t forget these points—missing them during the test will cost you points, and I’ve seen people fail because of this. During practice, always check if the signals are working properly. Developing this habit makes actual driving much safer and reduces the risk of accidents.
