Will points be deducted for not using turn signals?
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Not using turn signals or using them incorrectly will result in a 10-point deduction. The specific regulations are as follows: Failing to use or incorrectly using turn signals before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking will result in a 10-point deduction. Turning within less than 3 seconds after activating the turn signal before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking will result in a 10-point deduction. There are 6 instances in Subject 2 where turn signals are required: 1. Activate the left turn signal when starting the vehicle. 2. Activate the left turn signal when starting on a slope. 3. Activate the right turn signal when pulling over for parallel parking, stopping 30 cm from the curb before reversing. 4. Activate the left turn signal before shifting into reverse for parallel parking, as the steering wheel will be turned fully to the right during reversing, causing the front of the car to shift left. 5. Shift into drive and activate the left turn signal before exiting the parking space during parallel parking, then turn it off promptly after exiting. 6. Activate the left turn signal when entering the right-angle turn zone and turn it off promptly after completing the turn. Subject 2 is scored out of 100 points, with criteria for failure, 20-point deductions, 10-point deductions, and 5-point deductions. The test is 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 C1 and C2 license tests include five mandatory items: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, slope parking and starting (canceled for C2), right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-turns). Some regions also include a sixth item: highway toll collection. The A1, A2, A3, B1, and B2 license tests include: pole parking, slope parking and starting, parallel parking, single-plank bridge crossing, curve driving, right-angle turns, narrow gate passing, continuous obstacle crossing, 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.
After driving for so many years, I've seen too many cases of people being fined for not using turn signals. According to regulations, you'll get penalized for failing to signal in advance when turning, changing lanes, overtaking, pulling over, or making a U-turn. On regular roads, not signaling during lane changes results in a 100-yuan fine and 1 demerit point, while on highways it's stricter with an immediate 3-point deduction. The most commonly overlooked situation is turning at intersections - some drivers don't signal even when their vehicle has already crossed the solid line, making them easy targets for traffic cameras. Some drivers also think signaling isn't necessary when turning into residential areas or narrow roads, but this is dangerous - I once nearly hit a car that suddenly turned without warning. Developing the habit of signaling at least 3 seconds in advance can save you a lot of unnecessary fines and make driving safer.
