TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY COLLISIONS often happen because one driver does not see another driver, or when one driver does something the other driver does not expect. Use your TURN SIGNALS to avoid collisions - let others know what you’re doing Transportation Tuesday

WHY USE YOUR TURN SIGNALS? Allows other drivers to understand what you plan to do slow down or move around you break early to avoid a rear-end collision find another parking space HOW TO USE TURN SIGNALS Early - at least 30m before you make a move After you’ve checked your mirrors to be sure that it’s safe to make your manoeuvre Before you brake to slow down MIRROR SIGNAL MANOEUVRE Transportation Tuesday

YOU SHOULD USE YOUR TURN SIGNALS WHEN ... remember to cancel your signal after your turn Starting off / joining traffic Changing lanes Stopping at the side of the road Parking (let others know what space you plan to use) Turning into a side road Making a U-turn Merging into traffic Avoiding something on the road - traffic cones, dogs, potholes …. AVOID CONFUSION … be careful that you do not signal too early. If there are streets, driveways or entrances between you and where you want to turn, wait until you have passed them to signal. Your brake lights will warn traffic behind you that you are slowing down. Transportation Tuesday

SIGNALING AT ROUNDABOUTS If taking an intermediate exit … If taking the first exit … signal right and approach in the right hand lane keep to the right and keep signaling until you have turned do not signal at first be in the right or middle lane when your exit is next, signal right and move into position When taking the last exit, or going full circle … signal left and approach in the left hand lane keep to the left and keep signaling when you pass the exit before yours, move into position to exit signal right and leave the roundabout Transportation Tuesday

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ARE NOT INDICATORS ... WATCH OUT FOR ... Motorbikes / cyclists will signal with their hands/arms - be ready to give them space. Other drivers who do not signal - make sure you are travelling at a safe distance so you can avoid rear-end collisions. Only proceed when you are sure it is safe - don’t take risks to save seconds. Indicators that are still flashing after a turn - never assume the driver has forgotten - they may be about to make another move HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ARE NOT INDICATORS ... Do not use hazard warning lights if you just want to park or wait (illegally or otherwise). If you see hazard warning lights, be ready to slow down and move around a stopping vehicle. Transportation Tuesday

SMOKE SIGNALS ARE FOR COWBOYS Make your intentions clear Use your indicators Transportation Tuesday