Will points be deducted for not using turn signals?

[StRonan]

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.

[LaJoy]

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.

[DominicLynn]

The most annoying thing when driving on the road is drivers who change lanes without signaling. This habit really needs to change. Traffic laws clearly state that turn signals are the language of communication between vehicles, and failure to use them as required will result in direct penalty points. Changing lanes without signaling on urban roads deducts 1 point, while on highways it's at least 3 points. I've seen people change two lanes with only one signal, which is also non-compliant—each lane change requires a separate signal. The key point is that this isn't just about fines and penalty points. Last year, there was a chain-reaction collision in a tunnel here, caused by a car suddenly changing lanes without signaling. Now, traffic police are cracking down hard, especially during peak hours, using body cameras to specifically target these bad driving habits.

[MakaylaDella]

Not using turn signals can be a big or small issue depending on the situation. According to the Road Traffic Safety Law, signaling is mandatory before turning or changing lanes, otherwise it's considered a violation. In urban areas, failing to signal when changing lanes results in a 1-point deduction and a 100-yuan fine, while not signaling during a U-turn may incur a 200-yuan penalty. On highways, overtaking without turn signals leads to at least a 3-point deduction—my friend learned this the hard way. Minor steering adjustments while going straight at intersections usually go unpunished, but lane changes exceeding 30 centimeters will definitely be caught. Many road sections now have smart surveillance systems with high recognition rates for signal violations. It's advisable to plan your route in advance and activate turn signals at least 50 meters beforehand.

[StEmilio]

Novice drivers often neglect turn signal operation. As learned in the written test, failing to signal when changing lanes or turning will be recorded by traffic cameras and result in penalty points. Field tests show 90% of non-signaling penalties occur during left turns or lane changes. On regular roads, it's a 100 yuan fine with 1 point deducted, while violations on highways or at channelized intersections directly incur 3 points. When teaching my daughter to drive, I repeatedly emphasize: turn signals aren't for traffic police - they let following vehicles anticipate. Last week I witnessed a sideswipe accident caused by a car suddenly turning right at traffic lights without signaling, leaving the following driver no time to react. With dashcams now common, being reported by others' recordings can also lead to penalties.

[Gama]

Driving school instructors always emphasize that turn signals are life-saving lights. Regulations require turning on the signals in advance when changing lanes or turning, otherwise, points will be deducted without question. The severity depends on the nature of the operation: ordinary lane changes incur a 1-point deduction, highway lane changes a 3-point deduction, and failing to signal when entering or exiting a roundabout will also result in penalties. I’ve noticed many drivers forget to signal in rainy weather, citing inconvenience with the multifunction steering wheel. But this is no excuse—I always make a point to signal early in the rain. The most dangerous behavior is changing multiple lanes without signaling, accounting for nearly 30% of highway accidents last year. Nowadays, Amap can alert drivers to areas with frequent enforcement, so it’s crucial to pay extra attention to proper operation in these zones. Making it a habit can help avoid penalties naturally.