Will points be deducted if the right turn signal goes out when pulling over?
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In the Subject 3 driving test, after confirming the parking space and before preparing to park, you must first turn on the right turn signal. Failing to do so will result in point deductions. Below is relevant information about Subject 3: 1. Introduction: Subject 3 includes the road driving skills test and the safe and civilized driving knowledge test. It is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and is the abbreviated term for the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge test subjects in the motor vehicle driver's examination. The content of the road driving skills test varies for different types of vehicles eligible for driving. 2. Specific test content of Subject 3: The road driving skills test generally includes: preparing to board the vehicle, simulated light test, starting, driving straight, shifting gears, changing lanes, pulling over, driving straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and driving at night. The safe and civilized driving knowledge test generally includes: requirements for safe and civilized driving operations, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations such as tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge.
Yesterday I was accompanying my friend for driving practice, and we happened to discuss this topic. When pulling over to the curb, if the right turn signal suddenly goes out, it might indeed result in point deductions, depending on the exam rules. For example, when my friend was learning at the driving school, the instructor repeatedly emphasized that the turn signal must remain on for at least 3 seconds. If it goes out midway, the driver must immediately reactivate it. Failing to do so before steering or stopping could lead to a deduction of at least 10 points. I’ve heard that in some places, the electronic examiners are particularly strict—if the signal stays off for more than 2 seconds, it’s an automatic fail. Once at the test site, I saw a student whose turn signal snapped back and turned off while pulling over, but he quickly flicked it again and avoided a deduction. In short, this maneuver tests stability, so it’s best to practice with the window down to clearly hear the turn signal’s clicking sound for better control.
