1. 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
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2. 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
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3. 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.
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4. 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
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5. 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.
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6. SMOKE SIGNALS ARE FOR COWBOYS
Make your intentions clear
Use your indicators
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