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Jack Monery

 

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Jack Stoddart

 

Laura English

 

Joe Wilson

 

Adam Tait

The most common signals are direction indicators and brake lights. Think about what you trying to communicate before using them.
There are occasions where an arm signal can be useful.
Check The Highway Code for how and when arm signals should be given. 

Purpose
Use signals:
·         to let others know what you intend to do
·         to help all other road users, including pedestrians
·          in good time and for long enough to allow other road users to see it and act on it.

When to signal
Signal in good time before:
·         turning left or right
·         overtaking another moving vehicle
·         moving from one lane to another.

Signalling too soon can confuse rather than help - for example when there are several side roads very close together.

Signalling too late can cause following vehicles to brake hard or swerve.

Watch out for situations which call for special timing. For example, when you signal to pull up on the left, make sure there isn't a junction just before the place you intend to stop.
If you signal too early, a driver waiting at that junction may think you intend to turn left!!
Delay signalling until you're in a position where your signal cannot be misunderstood.

Unnecessary signals
A signal may not be necessary where there is no-one to benefit from it, or where it could confuse other road users.

Consider whether a signal is necessary before:
·         moving off
·         stopping on the left
·         passing stationery vehicles (where you can position early and maintain a steady course)  

Don't
·        signal carelessly without thinking
·         wave pedestrians across the road
·         fail to check that your signal is cancelled after your manoeuvre
·         mislead other road users - always use the correct signal. 

Other signals
·          Horn (to alert other road users of your presence)
·         Flashing the headlights (to alert other road users of your presence)
·        Reversing lights
·       Hazard warning lights
·       Your speed
·           Your position 
 

Always try and communicate with other road users, and keep scanning to read the signals given by them. 

You need to be aware of how to respond to signals given by Police Officers, Traffic Wardens and those on School Crossing Patrol duty.
Check The Highway Code for further details.