How to Turn on Left and Right Turn Signals, Up or Down?
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Turn the turn signal knob switch to the topmost position to activate the left turn signal. Turn the turn signal knob switch to the middle position to activate the right turn signal. Below are the methods for using the lights: 1. Push up to turn on the right turn signal. 2. Push down to turn on the left turn signal. 3. Pull forward to flash the high beam once. 4. Push backward to keep the high beam on continuously. Here are the precautions for using car lights: 1. Intersections: When a motor vehicle passes through an intersection controlled by traffic signals and turns left, the turn signal should be activated, and the low beam should be used when driving at night. 2. Nighttime: During nighttime when streetlights are on, or when driving under low visibility conditions such as fog, rain, snow, dust, or hail, the headlights, position lights, and rear lights should be turned on. 3. Same direction driving: When a following vehicle is driving close to the vehicle in front in the same direction, the high beam should not be used. 4. Turning: When turning, changing lanes, overtaking, making a U-turn, or pulling over, the turn signal should be activated 100 to 50 meters in advance. 5. Intersections without traffic signals: When a motor vehicle passes through sharp curves, slopes, arched bridges, pedestrian crossings, or intersections without traffic signal control at night, it should alternately flash the high and low beams as a signal. 6. Roads without central barriers or centerlines: When meeting another vehicle at night, switch to the low beam when the oncoming vehicle is more than 150 meters away. Use the low beam when meeting non-motorized vehicles on narrow roads or bridges. 7. Motor vehicle breakdown or accident: If the vehicle is obstructing traffic and difficult to move, the hazard warning lights should be turned on as required, and a warning sign should be placed 50 to 100 meters behind the vehicle. At night, the position lights and rear lights should also be turned on simultaneously.
I remember my driving instructor taught me the simplest method: turning on the turn signal should feel as natural as turning the steering wheel. When making a right turn, just gently push the lever upward with your hand, and the green right arrow will light up on the dashboard; for a left turn, simply press the lever downward. A little trick is to observe the road conditions before operating and signal at least three seconds in advance to alert the following vehicles. Remember to turn off the signal promptly in rainy weather, otherwise, if the lever doesn't automatically reset after the turn is completed, it will keep flashing. Nowadays, some cars even allow voice control, but I always feel that manual operation is more reliable, as muscle memory is crucial when driving.
