If your turn signal is not functioning, what should you do to indicate your intentions?

• A. A hand signal to communicate your lane change or turn when safe.
• B. Continue driving without signaling.
• C. Turn on hazard lights until you fix the signal.
• D. Ignore the signal and merge.

Answer: (A)

When you’re signaling is not working, you must communicate your intended maneuver to other drivers using a hand signal. This practiced method makes your plans clear even without a functioning turn indicator. To signal a left turn, extend your left arm straight out. To signal a right turn, bend your left elbow at a right angle and point your hand upward. If you’re stopping or slowing, point your left arm downward. Do this early and clearly, only when it’s safe to do so. Address the broken signal soon, and avoid using hazard lights as a substitute for turn signaling, since that is not a reliable way to convey your lane changes or turns.