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Bangladesh

91. Turn signals

Turn signals, also called direction indicators, are flashing lights used to communicate a driver's intention to turn or move laterally, such as when changing lanes. They normally flash on the side towards which the vehicle intends to move.

Turn signals should be activated early enough to give other road users useful warning and should be cancelled once the intended movement has been completed. Signalling does not itself give the driver priority or make an unsafe manoeuvre permissible.

Turn signals
Turn-signal dashboard indicator.
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When should turn signals be used?

Turn signals should be used when turning, changing lanes or making another lateral movement where signalling is required. The signal should be given early enough for other road users to understand the driver's intention.

Does using a turn signal give you priority?

No. A turn signal only communicates an intended movement. The driver must still follow the applicable priority rules and make sure the movement can be completed safely.

When should a turn signal be switched off?

The signal should be cancelled once the turn, lane change or other indicated movement has been completed so that it does not mislead other road users.

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