L106: SIGNALS

Demonstrate the ability to consistently indicate the intention to change direction or road position.

USE OF INDICATORS

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