Car Direction Indicators

Direction indicators play an important part of communication between road users. They are operated by the fingertips, but without losing hand contact with the steering wheel. They are frequently required for moving off, stopping, moving left or right, and turning to the left or right at junctions. Generally they should be used in good time, but some traffic situations require special consideration in the timing of them. They must be correct for the situation and cancelled after use. Self-cancelling mechanisms are not infallible and it is the driver's overall responsibility to reapply prematurely cancelled signals and to ensure that indicators are switched off after a manoeuvre is completed.