Is the right turn signal up or down?
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When turning left, the turn signal should be pushed downward. Generally, pushing the turn signal upward (clockwise) indicates a right turn, while pushing it downward (counterclockwise) indicates a left turn. This design is intended to align with human intuition and make operation more intuitive. Remember the rule "up for right, down for left"—it's quite simple. Drivers can imagine the turn signal lever as a steering wheel and push it in the direction they intend to turn. The screw holds it in place. Function of turn signals: Turn signals are electronically controlled but still simulate the sound of a relay with an audio signal. They are activated when a vehicle is turning to alert the driver that the turn signal is flashing and to notify surrounding vehicles and pedestrians. Types of turn signals: They can mainly be categorized into three types: resistance-wire type, capacitor type, and electronic type. The resistance-wire type can be further divided into thermal-wire (electrothermal) and flap (spring-loaded) types, while the electronic type includes hybrid (relay with electronic components) and fully electronic (relay-free) types.