Who is at Fault if a Car Signals but Doesn’t Turn?

Who is at Fault if a Car Signals but Doesn’t Turn?

Insurance & Laws
Indicating, but not turning - accident/crash Who is at fault if a car signals but doesn't turn? It's a great question, and I don't have an amazing answer. But I can tell you that from a legal standpoint, turn signals definitely don't give other drivers any right to make assumptions. In other words, it may be the fault of the driver who indicated but didn't turn, the other road user(s), or a combination of both; but more often than not, the fault is decided based on the driving laws, and the traffic control devices at the scene; not so much about turn signals. Turn signals are nice, and we are supposed to always use them when we drive, but at the time time, we are not allowed to trust them.…
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Turn Signals – A Reminder to ‘Trust No One’

Turn Signals – A Reminder to ‘Trust No One’

Driving Skills
I've said it before and I'll say it again: just because a turn signal is on, doesn't mean anything. Wait and see if the turn signal indicated on the car is the movement the driver is ACTUALLY planning to make; this may involve some patience and hesitation. Assuming otherwise is such a classic way to cause a collision. For example, when two vehicles are facing one another and both are indicating a left turn signal; are you sure the other vehicle is actually going to turn left? Reference: Death by turn signal (part 1) - BC Driving Blog Who is at fault if a car signals but doesn't turn? - BC Driving Blog
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