What should you do if your turn signal is not functioning?

What should you do if your turn signal is not functioning?

• A. Use a hand signal to communicate your lane change or turn when safe.
• B. Drive with no signaling.
• C. Turn on hazard lights.
• D. Ignore the issue.

Answer: (A)

When a turn signal isn’t working, you still have to communicate your intentions to other drivers. Using hand signals is the safe and legal fallback, especially in Kansas where a functioning signal is not required if you clearly indicate your maneuver by hand. Prepare to signal early and clearly before you change lanes or turn, and do it from a position where other drivers can see you. Use your left arm for signaling: extend it straight out to indicate a left turn; raise your left arm with the elbow bent at 90 degrees to indicate a right turn; point your left hand downward to indicate you are slowing or stopping. Make the signal visible to drivers in the lane you’re entering or changing into, and only perform the maneuver when it’s safe. If possible, pull over to a safe spot and get the turn signal repaired, but continue to use hand signals as needed while you’re driving to avoid confusing other road users. Driving with no signaling or using hazard lights to indicate a turn can mislead people and isn’t the correct way to communicate your intentions. Ignoring the issue is unsafe.

When a turn signal isn’t working, you still have to communicate your intentions to other drivers. Using hand signals is the safe and legal fallback, especially in Kansas where a functioning signal is not required if you clearly indicate your maneuver by hand. Prepare to signal early and clearly before you change lanes or turn, and do it from a position where other drivers can see you.

Use your left arm for signaling: extend it straight out to indicate a left turn; raise your left arm with the elbow bent at 90 degrees to indicate a right turn; point your left hand downward to indicate you are slowing or stopping. Make the signal visible to drivers in the lane you’re entering or changing into, and only perform the maneuver when it’s safe.

If possible, pull over to a safe spot and get the turn signal repaired, but continue to use hand signals as needed while you’re driving to avoid confusing other road users. Driving with no signaling or using hazard lights to indicate a turn can mislead people and isn’t the correct way to communicate your intentions. Ignoring the issue is unsafe.