Activate
indicators before braking.
Giving a signal is a warning to traffic behind and ahead; not to
forget pedestrians in the vicinity. They also need to know if and where
traffic is turning. The
indicators signal your intention, not what you are already
doing. Example:
When looking for a space to park at the kerb, signal
right before reducing speed. To brake suddenly, after finding a vacant spot,
is risking a rear end collision.
If your
indicators fail, or the sound or warning lights in the cabin
fail, have it repaired. Non-working blinkers, as well as those left on without
realizing, can cause crashes as shown above.
Caution: Do not act
merely
on another vehicle's blinker, unless you are sure they are turning
as indicated!
