As pictured, a driver is holding their left arm straight out through the window. What is this driver signaling?

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Why

Hand signals are given with the left arm out the driver's window: held straight out for a left turn, bent upward for a right turn, and bent downward to slow down or stop. They are useful when your signal lights fail or may be hard for others to see.

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Topic: Turns and signals   License: Car permit

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• Turns, Turn Signals and Hand Signals

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