You must signal your intention, by means of your vehicle's brake lights to: You must stop giving the change of direction signal as soon as you complete the change of direction. This includes turning left or right to move into a car park space.Ĭars are fitted with brake lights to indicate that you are slowing down or stopping, and direction indicators (blinking lights on each side of the car) that you MUST use to give a change of direction signal or make a turn.

Turn left or right when driving within a car park.

pull into or out from a kerb or side of the road.

change from one lane to another or diverging.

This includes leaving the continuing road at a modified T-intersection when you intend to go straight ahead ( Example 8 and 9) You must signal your intention with your direction indicators to:

In the case of leaving a stationary position at the side of the road, you must signal for at least five seconds to allow sufficient warning to be given to other road users, especially bicycle riders. In every case, you must give sufficient warning of your intention to alter direction to allow other drivers, motorcycle riders, bicycle riders and pedestrians to act on your signal. It's also important to remember that giving a signal does not mean that other road users must give way to you or that you can automatically change direction without taking care and giving way.

They cannot know your intentions unless you tell them by giving early and adequate signals. You must always use your direction indicators (signalling device) to tell other road users what you intend to do.

Right turn hand signal sign