Car permit · Turns and signals
Your turn signal lights have stopped working. How should you let other drivers know you are about to turn?
Correct answer: By giving hand-and-arm signals.
Answer options
- ABy giving hand-and-arm signals Correct
- BBy switching on your hazard flashers
- CBy flashing your headlights
Why
Hand-and-arm signals are the accepted backup whenever the electric turn signals are out of order. Headlights and hazard flashers cannot show other drivers which way you intend to go.
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Topic: Turns and signals License: Car permit
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