Which Turn Signal to Use When Parking?
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1. Temporary parking: Turn on the turn signal in the direction of parking, usually the right turn signal. For emergency parking, turn on the hazard warning lights. When temporarily parking at night, vehicles should turn on the hazard warning flashers, side marker lights, and rear position lights. 2. Parking lights: These are a parking warning feature set by the car. When the car is parked on the side of the road, the left parking light will continuously flash. This function is mainly used to remind passing vehicles at night to avoid collisions. More related information is as follows: Note 1: For most car models, the operation is to turn the turn signal to the side that needs to be lit when the car is stationary and turned off, then get out of the car and lock it. Note 2: Some brands, such as Mercedes-Benz, have a dedicated button for parking lights. The power consumption of parking lights is very low, and parking for a whole night will not cause the battery to drain.
Using the correct turn signal when parking is quite important, especially for roadside parking. You should activate the right turn signal to alert vehicles behind that you're slowing down to pull over. Don't think hazard lights will do - those are for emergencies like breakdowns. Using turn signals for regular parking is more professional. I typically start signaling about 50 meters before stopping, giving following vehicles ample reaction time to avoid rear-end collisions. Developing this habit takes effort, but after a few reminders it becomes second nature. Also remember to turn off the lights after parking to avoid draining the battery - this small detail matters too. Following these rules not only ensures safety but also prevents hassles, making your driving experience smoother overall.
