When to Use Turn Signals for Right-Angle Turns?
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Turn on the left turn signal before making a right-angle turn and turn it off after completing the turn. The turn signal is a crucial set of lights in a vehicle, as it alerts surrounding vehicles and pedestrians, thereby enhancing driving safety. Detailed instructions on using turn signals: Left turn signal: Turn on the left turn signal in advance when making a left turn, changing lanes to the left, preparing to overtake, leaving a parking spot, or making a U-turn. Right turn signal: Turn on the right turn signal in advance when making a right turn, changing lanes to the right, returning to the original lane after overtaking, or parking by the roadside. Liability in accidents: If an accident occurs due to the driver's failure to use turn signals, the driver is highly likely to bear primary or full responsibility for the accident. Principle of turn signals: Utilizing the thermal effect of electric current, the expansion and contraction caused by heat drives the spring to produce abrupt movements, thereby connecting and disconnecting the contacts to achieve light flashing. The resistance wire type can be further divided into thermal wire type (electrothermal) and wing type (spring-action), while the electronic type can be categorized into hybrid (relay with contacts and electronic components) and fully electronic (without relays). For example, the spring-action flasher,
I've been driving a taxi for over a decade, and signaling for right-angle turns is actually quite nuanced. Generally, you should start paying attention when you see the intersection signs, and actually signal at least 20-30 meters in advance. For example, on urban feeder roads where speeds are lower, you should turn on your right turn signal when you're about three utility poles away from the turn. At this point, you can see electric bikes rushing up from behind in your rearview mirror - signaling just two seconds earlier can prevent a sideswipe. Remember, your turn signal isn't for traffic police - it's for delivery riders and bus drivers. Some beginners only signal when they're halfway through the turn, leaving following vehicles no time to react, which is particularly accident-prone.
