the driver's handbook

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R O A d R U L E S
Indicator to turn left
The Driver’s Handbook
Braking
Indicator to turn right
Cars are fitted with brake lights to indicate that
you are slowing down or stopping, and direction
indicators (blinking lights on each side of the car)
that you MUST use to give a change of direction
signal or make a turn.
Driving Signals
You must always use your direction indicators (signalling device) to
tell other road users what you intend to do. They cannot know your
intentions unless you tell them by giving early and adequate signals.
It’s also important to remember that giving a signal does not mean
that other road users must give way to you or that you can
automatically change direction without taking care and giving way.
In every case, you must give sufficient warning of your intention to alter
direction to allow other drivers, motorcycle riders, bicycle riders and
pedestrians to act on your signal.
In the case of leaving a stationary position at the side of the road, you
must signal for at least five seconds to allow sufficient warning to be
given to other road users, especially bicycle riders.
You must signal your intention with your direction indicators to:
• move to the left or right
• turn left or right. This includes leaving the continuing road at a
modified T-intersection when you intend to go straight ahead
(Example 8 and 9 – page 57)
• change from one lane to another or diverging
• pull into or out from a kerb or side of the road
• make a U-turn or 3-point turn
• leave a roundabout (if practicable).
[Direction indicators are illustrated in the diagrams in this booklet by
yellow starbursts.]