When to Use Turn Signals?
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Usage of turn signals: 1. The left turn signal should be activated in advance when making a left turn, changing to the left lane, preparing to overtake, leaving a parking spot, or making a U-turn; 2. The right turn signal should 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; 3. When entering a highway from an on-ramp, the left turn signal should be activated and the vehicle should merge into the lane without obstructing the normal flow of traffic already on the highway. Turn signals are crucial indicator lights that alert surrounding vehicles and pedestrians when a motor vehicle is about to change direction. The turn signal bulbs use xenon tubes with microcontroller-controlled circuits that enable alternating left-right flashing without interruption. Turn signals employ flashers to achieve the blinking effect, which can mainly be categorized into three types: resistance wire type, capacitor type, and electronic type.
As a veteran taxi driver with over a decade of experience, I've seen too many people misuse turn signals. Those red and yellow lights aren't just decorations - they dictate the rhythm of the entire road. You must signal at least three seconds before changing lanes to give following vehicles adequate reaction time. Roundabouts require special attention: use your left signal when entering to indicate you're taking the inner lane, and right signal when exiting to alert outer lane vehicles. Nothing's more infuriating than private cars cutting in for right turns without signaling, forcing emergency stops that nearly slam my face into the steering wheel. Even when parking and opening doors, activate the corresponding turn signal first - especially after rain when water droplets obscure side mirrors, those amber lights become crucial for spotting approaching electric bikes. Remember, turn signals are your language for communicating with others on the road.
