Chapter 8 Drivers Signals

Question 1

What is the purpose of a signal?

Answer 1

Signals inform other road users of your presence or intentions.

Question 2

When do you give a signal?

Answer 2

Give a signal whenever it could benefit other road users. You may also need to give a signal to override lane- changing technology.

Question 3

Give examples of different kinds of signals?

Answer 3

• indicators
• hazard warning lights
• brake lights
• headlights
• the position of your vehicle
• horn signals
• arm signals
• courtesy signals

Question 4

Explain supporting evidence in relation to signals?

Answer 4

Look for supportive evidence such as an obvious slowing down, change of position or wheels turning in before you move out.

Question 5

Explain the use of hazard warning lights?

Answer 5

Consider using hazard lights to alert other drivers to your presence when you’ve stopped. Dont use hazard lights when moving except on unrestricted multi lane carriage ways and motorways. Here you can use hazard lights briefly to warn the vehicles behind you that there’s a hold up ahead.

Question 6

Explain the use of brake lights.

Answer 6

Brake lights indicate that you’re slowing down or intending to stop. Always check your mirrors before using your brakes unless you’re doing an emergency stop.

Question 7

When do you use the horn?

Answer 7

Only use the horn when it’s necessary to warn other road users of your presence.

Question 8

When do you flash your headlights?

Answer 8

Flash your headlights when the horn would not be heard and in place of the horn at night. You should flash your headlights of one purpose only: to inform other road users that you’re there.

Question 9

What do courtesy signals encourage?

Answer 9

Courtesy signals encourage cooperative use of the road space and help to promote road safety

Question 10

When would you use a courtesy signal?

Answer 10

• to thank another driver for letting you go first
• to apologise when you’ve intentionally caused inconvenience to another road user