What lights should be turned on when a motor vehicle exits the highway?

[Kelsey]

When a motor vehicle exits the highway, the turn signal should be activated. Before driving off the highway, the driver needs to turn on the vehicle's turn signal and ensure there are no vehicles behind before exiting. The turn signal is an important indicator light that is activated when a motor vehicle turns to alert surrounding vehicles and pedestrians. Vehicle turn signals are divided into left and right turn signals. How to use turn signals: 1. When parking on the roadside, the driver should first turn on the right turn signal to alert vehicles behind, preventing rear-end collisions or scrapes during parking; 2. When overtaking or changing lanes, the driver should first turn on the left turn signal and turn it off after completing the maneuver.

[LeJesse]

I have the most say in this matter! Last year, while driving long-distance back to my hometown, I witnessed a sedan getting rear-ended by a truck because it didn't signal when exiting the highway. According to regulations, you must use the right turn signal when leaving the highway. Why? Because vehicles on the highway are moving at high speeds, and the right turn angle is small. Signaling in advance lets the vehicles behind know you're changing lanes to exit. Once during heavy rain, I turned on my right turn signal 200 meters in advance, and the car behind saw it from afar and changed lanes to avoid me. Remember, never imitate those careless drivers who make sudden turns just before the exit—it's extremely dangerous! Also, don't rush to turn off your signal before the toll booth; wait until your speed has completely dropped.

[VanNaomi]

As a driving instructor who has taught hundreds of students, I make sure to cover this topic in every session. When exiting the highway, you must activate the right turn signal—it's a key point in the driving test's third section. Beginners often make two mistakes: either forgetting to signal or mistakenly using the left turn signal. The correct procedure is to check the road signs 1 kilometer in advance, then at 500 meters, turn on the right signal and merge into the far-right lane. Some students ask why not use hazard lights? Because hazard lights are for emergencies, while turn signals clearly indicate your intended direction. After exiting the ramp, it's advisable to keep the turn signal on for 3 seconds before turning it off, giving trailing vehicles time to react. Remember, light signals are the language of road safety!

[StMaximus]

Last month, I accompanied my best friend on a self-driving trip. As a novice, she was afraid to drive on the highway, so I guided her throughout the journey. The key lesson was teaching her to use the right turn signal when exiting the highway: first, check the rearview mirror in advance to confirm a safe distance, then gently flick the turn signal lever with her right index finger—the clicking sound means it's working. Once, she was so nervous that the signal got stuck halfway and bounced back, so I quickly had her pull over to check. Actually, turn signal malfunctions are quite common; if the light doesn’t work, check three things: the bulb, fuse, and relay. Finally, I reminded her not to imitate some experienced drivers who wave instead of using signals when exiting the highway—it’s neither standard nor safe. After returning home safely, she said the most practical skill she learned was mastering the timing of using turn signals.

[ReidLee]

After ten years in auto repair, I've seen too many accident vehicles, many of which stem from lighting mistakes on highways. According to regulations, you must use the right turn signal when exiting a highway, but 90% of drivers neglect light maintenance. Turn signal bulbs typically last about 50,000 kilometers, and those who frequently drive on highways are advised to replace them every two years. Once, a customer mentioned their turn signal suddenly stopped working during a lane change—inspection revealed oxidized relay contacts. I recommend checking three key points during maintenance: whether the lens is yellowed and affecting brightness, if wiring connectors are loose, and if the flasher frequency is normal. Additional reminder: when retrofitting LED turn signals, install resistors to avoid excessively fast flashing that could mislead following drivers.

[AllisonAnn]

The community traffic class covered this: According to Article 79 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, vehicles must activate the right turn signal when exiting a highway. Traffic management data from last year showed that 35% of ramp accidents were caused by failure to use turn signals. I demonstrated with a model on-site: at 100km/h, delaying the signal by 1 second equals driving blind for 28 meters! It's recommended to develop muscle memory—use your right hand to turn on the signal before steering. In special conditions, such as rainy or foggy weather, turn on the fog lights in advance along with the turn signal, and on icy or snowy roads, signal even earlier. Finally, I reminded the students: turn signals are not a ceremonial gesture, they are a life-saving warning!