Demonstrate the ability to consistently indicate the intention to change direction or road position.
USE OF INDICATORS
- Demonstrates correct use of vehicle indicators at intersections, vehicle entrances and roundabouts.
- Demonstrates correct use of vehicle indicators when pulling over or pulling out onto the road.
- Demonstrates correct use of vehicle indicators when overtaking or changing lanes.
- Demonstrates effective use of vehicle indicators when entering or merging from passing lanes.
- Demonstrates effective use of indicators when changing direction or crossing the centre line for any reason.
- Indicator use reflects an appreciation of the need to reduce risk.
- Waits to ensure other traffic has reacted before carrying out any task.
- Ensures signals have cancelled after use.
- Explains details of pre-start checks that ensure indicators are working properly (cleanliness, damage, operation).
- Explains alternative ways of communicating with other road users, hand/arm signals, horn, flashing lights.