| Driving a vehicle is a privilege and one that can be | | | | use. But there are actually a number of situations |
| quite enjoyable. When hitting the road there is a | | | | where it is a good idea to make use of your turn |
| sense of freedom and control that can overcome | | | | signals. These include: |
| the driver. But with this privilege also come an | | | | · When are making a turn onto another street or |
| obligation. Drivers are legally required to drive with the | | | | into a parking lot. It is important to turn on your |
| safety of other drivers in mind. That is why there | | | | signal a good distance before making the turn so |
| are so many traffic laws and regulations. Car | | | | those behind you can be prepared for your decline in |
| accidents can be deadly and very tragic, so any | | | | speed. |
| measures that work to prevent accidents should be | | | | · If are parking your vehicle in a parallel or any other |
| taken. | | | | type of parking spot. Not only will this help you claim |
| One basic but monumentally important safety | | | | your spot, but it will let others know to go around |
| measure that all drivers should take is using turn | | | | you and give you space. |
| signals. Turn signals have been on motorized vehicles | | | | · When you are changing lanes or directions. This is |
| for over 70 years and have prevented countless | | | | the most basic use of your signal and it gives you |
| collisions. This is because turn signals give drivers the | | | | the ability to warn other drivers of your intentions so |
| ability to communicate, something they had been | | | | they can act accordingly. |
| unable to do before. | | | | · When you are exiting the highway or freeway. |
| Why Turn Signals Are Important | | | | This lets those behind you know you will be slowing |
| Currently every modern vehicle comes equipped with | | | | down. This is especially important in situations where |
| turn signals. When learning how to operate a vehicle | | | | you are traveling at high speed. |
| you probably learned the basic laws concerning their | | | | |