Traffic rules prescribe the inclusion of direction indicators, or "turn signals" in a number of cases, and failure to comply with these instructions is considered not only a violation of traffic rules, but can also lead to serious road accidents.
Instructions
Step 1
The direction indicator lever is located under the steering wheel on the left on left-hand drive cars and on the right on right-hand drive cars, and is a plastic lever with two arrows. To turn on the left direction indicator on a car with a left-hand drive, you need to lower the lever, and on a right-hand drive car, on the contrary, raise it up. To turn on the right turn signal on a car with a left-hand drive, you need to raise the lever up, and on a car with a right-hand drive, lower it down. These are design features that you can quickly get used to.
Step 2
Turn signals should be turned on for any maneuver associated with a change in the vehicle's trajectory: when changing lanes, turning or turning. Turn indicators on in advance in most cases. For example, when making a turn or U-turn, it is recommended to turn on the corresponding light signals 50 - 100 m away. Also, turn on the turn signals in advance if you want to park your car at the side of the road.
Step 3
If you need to change lanes, it is best to turn on the turn just before making the maneuver, after making sure that the adjacent lane is clear. Otherwise, you can mislead other road users about your intentions by turning on the turn signal in advance.
Step 4
If you are driving in heavy traffic at low speed, the turn signal you turn on will inform other drivers that you need to change lanes. Usually, motorists are sympathetic to the required lane change, but may not understand you if you take maneuvers without the turn signals on.
