Why should you make sure that your indicators are cancelled after turning at a junction?
- A To avoid flattening the battery
- B To avoid misleading other road users
- C To avoid dazzling other road users
- D To avoid damage to the indicator relay
Why this is the answer
Leaving your indicators on could confuse other road users and may even lead to a crash. Be aware that if you’ve not turned sharply, your indicators may not self-cancel and you'll need to turn them off manually.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- To avoid flattening the battery — The draw is tiny, and the alternator covers it easily.
- C
- To avoid dazzling other road users — An indicator is not bright enough to dazzle anybody.
- D
- To avoid damage to the indicator relay — The relay is built to run indefinitely.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 6
- The Highway Code — rule 103
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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