What is the primary reason for using turn signals?
To communicate your intentions to other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, reducing the chance of a collision.
What is the minimum distance you must signal before making a turn or changing lanes?
You must signal continuously for at least \(100\) feet before you begin your turn or lane change.
Besides turns and lane changes, list two other situations where you should use your turn signal.
You should also signal when pulling into or away from a curb, and when entering or exiting a freeway.
If you plan to turn at an intersection immediately following another intersection, when should you engage your signal?
Wait until you are in the intersection you are passing through before activating your signal. Signaling too early may confuse other drivers into thinking you are turning at the first intersection.
What should you always do after completing a turn?
Make sure your turn signal has turned off. If it has not cancelled automatically, you must turn it off manually to avoid misleading other drivers.
Why is it important to signal before pulling away from a curb?
It lets traffic approaching from behind know that you are about to enter the lane, giving them time to react safely.
You are on a multi-lane road and want to move from the far-right lane to the far-left lane. How should you signal?
Signal for each lane change individually. Signal, check your blind spot, move one lane over, cancel the signal, and then repeat the process for the next lane.
What might a turn signal that blinks much faster than usual indicate?
A rapidly blinking signal usually means that one of the turn signal bulbs on your vehicle has burned out and needs to be replaced.
Is it acceptable to rely solely on your turn signal before changing lanes?
No. You must always supplement your signal by checking your mirrors and looking over your shoulder to check your blind spot before making a move.
When should you signal when preparing for a parallel park?
Signal your intention before you start to slow down and pull up alongside the car you will be parking behind. This alerts drivers that you are not just slowing down in the lane.
What is the danger of signaling too late?
Signaling too late, or as you are already turning, does not give other road users sufficient time to see your signal and react to your maneuver.
