Reason number one - it is a law.
Reason number 2 - it allows other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists to know what your intentions are.
So that traffic behind you is able to anticipate your turn, and can act accordingly.
You should use your turn signal in far enough advance so the car behind you knows you are going to turn and has enough time to slow down. However, putting the turn signal on too far in advance can be confusing because the following car will not know exactly when you are going to turn.
Signal well in advance.
True. It should be given so as the drivers behind you will know your intent well in advance.
True. It should be given so as the drivers behind you will know your intent well in advance.
To allow others [drivers and pedestrians] to know what we intend to do.
To allow others [drivers and pedestrians] to know what we intend to do.
Well, you don't state the poblem, but if all your turn signals are not working and flashing as they should, replace the Turn Signal Flasher Relay.
This may very well be a problem with your ground connections at that turn signal.
Check your rear view mirror and turn on your turn signal Tips for Safe Lane Changes: · Communicate your intent to change lanes by signaling well in advance · Check your mirrors to make sure the space you'll move into is clear · Turn your head to the side to check your blind spot for vehicles · Merge into the adjacent lane only if there is enough room to do so safely · Switch off your turn signal · Follow the vehicle ahead at a safe
Coming to the conclusion on replacing a turn signal switch is usually the last thing on my mind, if the mechanics is good, you should had open the original before replacing it, and cleaned it with some sort of penetrator, if it kept acting up, study the steering callum well and look for a lever that released the signal.
did u mean turn signal flasher? well, if it's that it's in the Power Distribution Center, where the AC/heat is connected as well