Turn Signals – A Reminder to ‘Trust No One’

Written by Carmen Cohoe in Driving Skills Last Updated February 16, 2023
Turn Signals - A Reminder to 'Trust No One'

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?

Never Trust

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

Carmen Cohoe

Carmen became a driving instructor at the age of 22 in beautiful North Vancouver, BC, and taught many drivers for almost a decade including brand new drivers, drivers from various countries, and seniors, using automatic & standard vehicles and a minivan. She created BC Driving Blog in 2012.

One thought on “Turn Signals – A Reminder to ‘Trust No One’”

  1. Good way to explain the signal directions. I appreciated, because your given info is very helpful for me. I have a car and given information would be very useful while driving.

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