Turn Signals & How to Use Them? Driving Instructor Explains

You must use your turn signals to signal your intentions to other drivers and road users. Signaling is also an important grading criterion on the driving test because improper signaling can mislead other drivers and lead to an accident. That’s why improper use of indicators can lead to an automatic fail on the driving test.

Driving instructor Jacqueline will drive around and help you understand how and when you should use your turn signals.

In summary, turn signals must be used to indicate your intentions when:

- entering the flow of traffic
- when changing lane
- when parking
- when merging
- when turning left or right

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This video is meant to help learner drivers in the United States by receiving help from seasoned driving instructors and drivers education professionals. Remember that legislation and driving laws can vary from state to state. It is your responsibility to verify that the information presented in this video is in accordance with the laws specified in your State’s driver's handbook. The creators of the video cannot be held liable for any consequences caused by any information that is in any way inaccurate, misleading, or deemed to be lacking in any way. The creators of this video cannot be held liable for any person failing their behind-the-wheel test or written test. It is the responsibility of each person driving a vehicle to make sure that they are driving in a safe manner within the limits of the law.

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[knownglobally]

SO BEAUTIFUL! THE EDIT. THE EXPLANATION. THE ENERGY. JUST BEAUTIFUL.

[sholotahloya]

I wish all the drivers watched this video

[agnessangalang]

Hi!
Just want to confirm if we are backing out from the parking lot, we also need to signal on which way our rear bumper goes. Some says, we don't need to signal if we are backing out from the parking lot. Which one is right? Signal when backing out from the parking lot or no need to signal whe backing out from the parking lot.

[mingming]

Thank you for sharing! these videos have helped me a lot!! 😃I'm a new driver but I had an accident last month about 2 way stop sign left turn and I'm still a little confused, is it the rule of whoever comes first goes first? Or is it the same rule as a traffic light left turn?I'm in PA. thanks🙂

[tanzimadnan]

Is road system same for California and New Jersey? Coz I am planning take DMV test in NJ and you are from CA.