Turning and Signals
Signalling rules require communicating intention before (not during) a manoeuvre, every time, regardless of nearby traffic. Hand signals are tested as a fallback: right arm straight out (right turn), forearm down circling (left turn), forearm up (slowing/stopping). Operationally linked to the Indicators control.
Plain-language rule
Signal your intention in good time before turning, changing lanes, slowing or stopping, using the direction indicators; if they fail or are not fitted, use hand signals. Turn from and into the correct lane and yield to oncoming traffic when turning right.
Legal basis: National Road Traffic Regulations 2000, Reg 300 (driving signals) & Reg 324–328 (hand signals)
Exceptions
- Hand signals substitute when indicators fail: right arm out for right turn; forearm down for left; forearm up for slowing/stopping
Question patterns
- Numeric recall (limits, distances, ages) where applicable.
- “What must you do in situation X?” — required response.
- Distractor trap: Mixing up the up (slow/stop) and down (left turn) hand-signal forms, or thinking you only need to indicate if another car is near.
Penalty / consequence
Failing to signal or turning from the wrong lane carries a fine and demerit points.
Ontology Turning and Signals [part-of] Rules of the Road
Connections
- Rules of the Road — part_of_topic, source: 2026-06-28
- National Road Traffic Regulations 2000 — derived_from_source, source: 2026-06-28