How To Properly Use Your Turn Signals: How Far Ahead Should You Signal, When To Use Them, And Why

How To Properly Use Your Turn Signals: How Far Ahead Should You Signal, When To Use Them, And Why
Turn signals are a simple and effective way to communicate with other drivers around you about what your vehicle is going to do next. They have the potential to prevent accidents and therefore save lives, so why doesn't everyone use them? A study done by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) found that 48% of drivers didn't use their signals when changing lanes, and 25% didn't even use them when turning! Those are scary statistics, and lead to about 2 million accidents a year that are directly related to non-use of signals. If you took the time to watch this video, hopefully you're someone that does use their turn signals when required, and you're just brushing up on the proper procedures. But I also hope there are some that watch this that will be encouraged to use their signals more because of this video. Using them is a simple thing to do, so please make it a habit.
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[@roryivey]

You explain thing amazingly clear. With more drivers like you, our roads would be so much safer.

[@gambieg7480]

For context, I am 21 and I deliver pizza for dominos. The percentages in the beginning are pretty accurate from what I've experienced in my 6 1/2 months working. I get so angry when people don't use their blinkers it boils my blood. All I can say is, there's billions of people that could save their own lives by watching this video. You are truly doing the world some justice! Have a wonderful day!

[@HowSkills]

I bet you see a lot of bad driving when you’re out on the job making deliveries. And not using blinkers is an all too common one. It really bothers me too, since it’s so easy to do, and like you said, it can save lives. Just keep driving safe and watch out for those who aren’t. We love Dominos!

[@evacody1249]

I use my blinker like 98% of the time. Sometimes I forget. But the majority of the time, I remember and it's a good thing it let's drivers know what you are doing and going to do.

[@lindy071]

I don't know the law on this, but I believe you should have your turn signal on well before you touch your brakes. This helps explain why a car is stopping. Information is king...

[@DaansWebPrivate]

The first thing you need to do when you go left on a roundabout, is turn on left signal. Then when you leave, turn on right when you leave, but these are good tips, thank you!

[@glendamarie6256]

The problem is, some drivers ignore your signal. That is why as a driver I do not just merge even if I put the signal on. What they do is just they don't want anyone to merge before them. This causes accidents. Driving a car is a resonsibility, as a driver you can maim or kill someone.

[@elevatorfan125]

What does maim mean?

[@Jonathan-ek7ky]

@@elevatorfan125 brutally kill someone so bad that it can’t really be put into words

[@lopachilla]

@@Jonathan-ek7kymaiming isn’t the same as killing. Maiming means to injure someone so badly that it causes lasting damage.

[@laylasepnio9435]

Please upload more driving tutorial videos. Beginners like me learn a lot from you . Thank you .

[@HowSkills]

I’m glad they’ve helped! And thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.

[@Alex19817102]

Thank you so much for this informative and helpful video!

[@donnacish]

Great job !!!

[@elevatorfan125]

Whenever I drive through a roundabout, I don't see any drivers use their turn signal when exiting. There are also times when the driver in front of me doesn't signal when turning right or left.

[@beenasarasamma8888]

Thank you sir for posting these videos, I have watched most of it and it have helped me immensely 😊

[@HowSkills]

You are very welcome, and I’m glad to hear they have helped you!

[@kenkash.]

Thank you I always wondered how did it worked

[@juliotorres7058]

My middle school students will watch this today to start class. Thanks.

[@HowSkills]

I’m honored that you would use this for your class. I hope it helps, and thank you for letting me know!

[@deneserogers1233]

Thank you for this video👍

[@HowSkills]

You’re welcome, and thanks for taking the time to watch it!

[@mattcero1]

Great video man! Quick question. What if you have a brake/signal light out. How do you legally signal with your hand that you're slowing down as well as turning? I suppose you'd use a turn hand signal first and then as you brake, you'd alternate your hand between braking and turning? This way the cop still could not pull you over legally as you signaled your turn beyond 100' and then as you began to brake, you went from the hand turn signal only to an alternating hand turn then hand brake signals. What are your thoughts? Thank you.

[@carsoncassel6287]

are you a driving instructor? you are very good at explaining this.

[@HowSkills]

Not currently, but that used to be part of my job. Thank you for watching.

[@worstdriversonearth6430]

your advices are gold sir

[@HowSkills]

Thank you for the kind comment, and I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@dababybro]

I’m only here to turn off the blinker in my moms car and I’m 13

[@quinzyvr]

Same😂

[@AndrewMoats]

3:14 I was looking for this after it happened to me last night. I was pulling out of Taco Bell and preparing to go on the road, when a car driving down the road turned their blinker on before the exit from where I was. I figured they were turning into where I was coming from, so I went ahead and pulled out. They honked their horn, and when I got into the turn lane I needed to be in, I saw them turning at the intersection.

[@HowSkills]

That kind of thing happens frequently, and sometimes it results in an accident. I'm glad that didn't happen to you. It's hard to figure out other driver's intentions sometimes when they're signaling along a road with many entry/exit points. Driver's shouldn't signal too far ahead when it could be confusing to others.

[@unfunny2258]

yeah dont trust your life in what a little light says someone is doing... wait for them to commit

[@THisMe.TranHai]

Thank for sharing

[@solitonmedic]

Wow, I always thought blinkers were a magical navigation device that told you where you needed to turn as a kid; how grossly misinformed I was. Thanks for this!

[@HowSkills]

I know, right?

[@antondjayzakov4776]

Thanks

[@Retro_Highlights]

I was 5 and watch my mom drive and use the blinker so I really knew how to work a blinker lol!

[@hairgrease78]

very helpful thank you.

[@HowSkills]

And thank you very much for watching!

[@zochbuppet448]

Jees tan, did anyone tell you that you are very good at teaching and explaining. And you are very thorough even on very simple things.

[@HowSkills]

I probably over-explain!

[@zochbuppet448]

@@HowSkills No not at all. You threw in the hand signs as it went along and it reminds people which is great

[@user-vh6xm2up4v]

Is backing up do you need turn signals?

[@wonderwalls3565]

Why do some people who are stopped on on side of the road keeps their tunr signal on in the other direction? here in Australia some people when stopped on the left side of the road keeps their right turn signal on. what does it mean? Also do you need to put turn signal if you are in a lane which only allow turn?

[@rizaacosta8172]

Useful tips for a beginners like me👌

[@HowSkills]

Glad to hear that...thanks for watching!

[@rizaacosta8172]

Useful tips for a beginners like me🙏

[@HowSkills]

Glad to hear that it helped, and thank you for watching!

[@thedailyartshowstaringsunk6403]

Good job

[@HowSkills]

I appreciate the comment and thank you for watching!

[@4effort0error4]

Thank you for this. I don’t have a car to practice with, I got my permit and I’ve been borrowing other people’s cars once and a while, and my depth perception is terrible. I notice whenever I use my turn signal it’s too short. This video helped a lot as a visual of what’s a good space to use the turn signal. I’m taking my drivers test soon, hopefully all goes well.

[@HowSkills]

I'm sure you'll do great on your test! Keep studying the best ways to do things and keep practicing, and you'll be fine

[@empressdewice8876]

Finally I found a video dat explains better. Thank you!

[@HowSkills]

Glad it helped!

[@karinazakis]

Without signals, traffic is slowed down because I don't know what the driver will do in front of me and must always leave "an airbag" if they either turn off or change lanes without a turn signal to avoid a potential collision.

[@HowSkills]

Great point...driving is much safer and efficient when all drivers use their signals to let others know their intentions. Thank you for your comment.

[@dennis3178]

How about when a person signals a left turn after a light turns green, and not while sitting waiting for the red light? 🤦‍♂

[@joshuaB.Nicholas]

I had trouble with 100 turn signal until I tested out a Nissian Altima SR most people on the road don’t use the turn signals at all.

[@realtalk3567]

If we don't have a good idea what 100 feet is how about we follow the rule of thumb to make sure we put our turn signals on when we know the very next exit that comes up is where we want to go no matter how far it is? Is this ok if we're doing a road test for our license?

[@HowSkills]

If you don't have a good idea of what 100 feet is, then you are not alone! It's difficult to really gauge that, so if in doubt, put your signal on plenty of time ahead. Having it on sooner is way better than putting it on at the last minute and surprising other drivers around you. Just be careful about confusing other drivers if there are a lot of possible turning points in a row off of the road you're on. They might think you're turning sooner than you actually are. But, again, sooner is much better than later, and I happen to think that, even though the law/guidance is 100 feet, you should put your turn signal on sooner than that. 100 feet goes by very quickly at almost any speed. It's okay on a road test to signal early, just as long as you don't overdo it and put it on way, way before your turn.

[@realtalk3567]

@@HowSkills Thank you sir! Really appreciate the feedback.

[@wlfgang]

1:54 - Peak America.

[@gabriel-il2kf]

Hello sir!, how about reversing out of the drive way? should we indicate signal light then?

[@HowSkills]

Honestly, you really should. That tells any other drivers around you which way you will be backing out, and because just in general, turn signals also draw attention to the fact that your vehicle is in motion.

[@gabriel-il2kf]

@@HowSkills If I put my steering wheel to the left, that means ny signal light is also to the left?. Thank youu sir!!

[@helenamaria710]

On a test course: I have to stop. There is a mandatory left arrow. I have to go right a few meters before the road goes left. There is another stop and then a mandatory left to the end. Do I need to use any signal at all? Right to get to the 1st left? Then left and switch off before the next stop and then left again and switch off before I get to the end? TIA!

[@HowSkills]

At any point where you have to make an actual turn off of one road onto another, you need to use your signal. If the road is just curving, but it is still the same road, you wouldn't need to use a signal. If I'm understanding it correctly, it sounds like you are turning onto some different roads and/or stopping and then changing directions, which would require you to use a signal. I would think it would be as you described at the end of your comment. But again, I may not be picturing what you're doing correctly.

[@helenamaria710]

@@HowSkills Thanks so much for your reply! I think you answered correctly what I asked. I was told today that technically in Thailand I don't have to signal if it is a mandatory turn, but I do anyway. The more information the other drivers receive, the better for all. 🙏

[@JimLovell-np4pv]

maybe you could do one just on signaling lane changes. i got in the habit of signaling for about 5 seconds before i make my move to give folks a chance to react. but almost no one does this except for truckers. a lot of folks don't signal until they're already drifting left.

[@HowSkills]

That’s a great idea, and if you don’t mind me using it, I’ll probably eventually make a video on that!

[@JimLovell-np4pv]

@@HowSkills yes, please do

[@redlicorice3379]

Wow! Where have u been all my life? Lol

[@HowSkills]

Haha! Hope the video was of some help.

[@KaiDragon]

6 car lengths, good example 👍.

[@pedramtajeddini5100]

What if you're at an intersection, but for example turning right is the only option possible. Should you still use right turn signals?

[@HowSkills]

Yes, you should, as it's a turn off of one road onto another, and it's also good to do it just to reinforce the habit of using your turn signals.

[@pedramtajeddini5100]

@@HowSkills got it 👍. Thanks

[@Rhaman68]

Think of consistency so decisions do not have to made. To be consistent, signal every turn even out of parking lots. As a procedure, signal before changing speed and in changing lanes, look to see if clear. Signal, look again, then change lanes.

[@evacody1249]

I had that happen today. Good thing I was slowing down. But a guy in a truck just cut right into my line with no turn single. Then he got mad at me when I honked. Dude use the turn single let other behind you know what you are doing.

[@HowSkills]

Exactly! People act like they forget they even have them.

[@elevatorfan125]

How far ahead of time should I signal before merging when accelerating?

[@HowSkills]

You want to get the attention of traffic already on the road you’re merging onto, so put on your signal almost immediately after you enter the acceleration ramp. This gives the other vehicles the most amount of time to notice you, and more time for them to possibly change lanes to allow you to merge in.

[@elevatorfan125]

@HowSkills ok, thanks

[@afbratmaroc]

Maybe a mention about the uber-cautious drivers who intend to turn at a traffic signal 1000’ ahead and flip on their signal and then proceed straight across 2-3 intervening intersections with the da** signal on🤯

[@kenesufernandez1281]

❤️♥️

[@elie1888]

Have a great day God’s love you

[@HowSkills]

Thank you very much, and God’s blessings on you!

[@flowersmakemehappy834]

Stop signs should be optional!!! FREEDOM OVER FEAE!! FREEDOM OVER FEAR!!

[@JimLovell-np4pv]

stoptional signs!

[@kivancsil]

Most annoying: Indicators can get broken and even compensated by fast blinking tail lights.Sleepy people still honk. It is NOT your place regardless! Keep distance!

[@rihannaaah]

don’t it turn off itself though

[@flowersmakemehappy834]

I never ever use MY signals. Freedom over fear!! Freedom over fear!! Shameful shameful shameful!! Wh thinks otherwise otherwise