Is the turn signal down for left or right turn?
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Turning the signal lever downward activates the left turn signal. Drivers can simply imagine the turn signal lever as a steering wheel to determine the direction to turn. The standard convention is right-up and left-down for turn signals, where downward (counterclockwise) is generally understood as left, and upward (clockwise) as right. According to Articles 57(1) and 57(2) of the Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China: When making a left turn, changing to the left lane, preparing to overtake, leaving a parking spot, or making a U-turn, the left turn signal must be activated in advance. When making a right turn, changing to the right lane, returning to the original lane after overtaking, or parking by the roadside, the right turn signal must be activated in advance. The turn signal is a crucial indicator light used when a motor vehicle is turning, alerting surrounding vehicles and pedestrians. The turn signal bulb uses a xenon tube and a microcontroller-regulated circuit to achieve alternating high-frequency flashing. The turn signal employs a flasher unit to create the blinking effect. As a signal light, the primary function of the turn signal during daily driving is to notify nearby vehicles of an intended turn, prompting them to yield and avoid collisions. Whenever a vehicle needs to steer away from its current lane, the turn signal must be activated beforehand—this is a fundamental principle of safe driving.
