Blinkers

Turn signals, also known as turn signals, are flashing lights with an orange light that indicates that you are about to turn and in which direction. Turn signals are there to show what you intend to do. You are required to turn your lights or signal when you:

• Are about to leave the roadside, are about to turn at an intersection or out of a roundabout.
• Change lanes or otherwise move the car noticeably sideways on the road.

You do not have to blink when you stop because there is a risk that others may think you are going to turn if you have an intersection or driveway nearby. If there is no intersection or entrance nearby, it can be clarifying to blink your way to the edge to stop. Remember to first look before blinking, so that you are free to do the manoeuvre you intended. In the event of an accident or if the car breaks down and you are forced to stop in a place where you may pose a danger or obstacle to other traffic, it is important that you use hazard warning lights. You then tell other road users that you really need to stop where you are. When you turn on your hazard lights, all your turn signals flash at the same time and you can hear the same ticking sound as with a normal indicator.