Will points be deducted for not turning off the signal light during a right-angle turn?
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Points will not be deducted for not turning off the signal light during a right-angle turn. You can turn off the signal light once the turn is completed. If the signal light is not turned off, simply turn on the turn signal before making the turn, and the light will automatically turn off after the turn when the steering wheel is straightened. However, points will be deducted if the turn signal is not activated at least three seconds before the right-angle turn. Additional tips for right-angle turns: Before entering the right-angle turn, activate the turn signal. Keep the vehicle as far as possible from the turning point marker on one side within the road boundaries (1/3 of the front of the vehicle should press the outer line, and the left ridge of the front should align with the marker point), and proceed slowly. When the rearview mirror on the side closest to the turning point aligns with the turning point, turn the steering wheel fully to that side. Once the vehicle is straight after the turn, straighten the steering wheel.
I remember when I took the driving test, the right-angle turn requirement was very strict, and turning on the indicator light was mandatory. If you forgot to turn it off or didn't turn it on, the examiner would deduct points immediately—usually around 10 points in Subject 2. Once during practice, I didn’t pay attention to using the turn signal and got scolded harshly by the instructor, who said this mistake could be even more dangerous in real driving. Right-angle turns happen quickly, and failing to signal can mislead vehicles behind you—startling them at best or causing a rear-end collision at worst. A friend of mine once got a ticket for not signaling at an intersection, losing points and paying a fine. So, whether during the test or in daily driving, make it a habit to check your lights before turning: signal first, then enter the turn, and turn it off after exiting. These small details may seem simple, but they are crucial for safety, helping you avoid many troubles, especially on busy roads.
My child just took the driving test for Subject 2 last month, and turning on the turn signal during the right-angle turn was a key assessment point. The instructor repeatedly emphasized that failing to signal would deduct 10 points, and failing the test would mean all the effort was wasted. When I accompanied my child during practice, I noticed that beginners often overlook this step, thinking the turn is too small to require a signal. However, the rules are strict, and traffic laws mandate using turn signals to alert others. Once, while driving to pick up my child, a car ahead made a right-angle turn without signaling and almost collided with me, giving me a real scare. In daily driving, this habit can prevent accidents. I always remind my child that getting a driver's license is just the beginning of learning the rules—safety comes first, and signaling should become second nature.
I just took the Category 2 driving test, and you must use the turn signal when making a 90-degree turn to avoid point deductions. The instructor said forgetting to signal or improper switch operation deducts 10 points, and serious cases may lead to immediate failure. This is because signaling communicates with other vehicles, especially crucial for safety in turns. During practice, I forced myself to remember: check the light switch before turning, and only start steering after signaling. Simulating it several times makes it second nature. The test rules are clear—not signaling will definitely cost points, so don’t gamble. Forming the habit makes it easy to execute.
