On most cars, the turn signal lever is located to the left of the steering wheel. Shifting the lever up indicates a right turn and shifting it down indicates a left turn. Your turn signal should turn off after a turn or a lane change, but if it does not, you should turn it off manually, as soon as possible.

What are the 3 hand signals for driving?

There are three main hand signals that every motorist and cyclist should become familiar with: Left turn, right turn, and slowing down/stopping. To indicate a left turn, extend your left arm out sideways with all your fingers extended.

When should you turn your blinkers on?

When to Turn On Your Turn Signals

Put your turn signal on approximately 100 feet before you reach the intersection. When driving on the highway and indicating an exit, lane change, or overtake, start your indicator lights approximately 900 feet before you make the change.