Signaling is a vital way to help prevent crashes, says William Van Tassel, manager of AAA Driver Training Programs. Nearly 40 percent of a vehicle’s outer perimeter is hidden by blind spots, which means drivers may not always be able to see other traffic in the vicinity. Even when it's not illegal, failing to signal can compromise safety.Įlectric turn signals or hand signals let everyone on the road, including cyclists and pedestrians, know your intentions. Yet most states in the West require signaling-with either a blinker or a hand-at least some of the time. Department of Transportation statistics show that one in four drivers fails to signal when turning, and twice as many neglect to do so when changing lanes. Are you breaking the law without even knowing it? U.S.
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