{"id":27927,"date":"2017-07-03T08:03:02","date_gmt":"2017-07-03T06:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/?p=27927\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T10:20:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:20:32","slug":"use-your-indicator-correctly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/en\/blog\/gebruik-richtingaanwijzer-correct\/","title":{"rendered":"Use your indicator (correctly)!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Failing to indicate has been in the top 10 of road frustrations for years. Your indicators, or turn signals, are the only means you have to communicate with your fellow road users. Therefore, use them correctly.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lateral displacement<\/h2>\n

You basically use your indicators for every sideways manoeuvre: when pulling away, turning, exiting a roundabout, overtaking, merging and exiting, and changing lanes. You use them to indicate what you are doing or intend to do, so that others know your intentions. For all sideways manoeuvres, you first check your mirrors (interior\/exterior) as well as over your shoulder to check for blind spots. And don\u2019t forget to also observe what is happening in front of you.<\/p>\n

Trade directly<\/h2>\n

Many drivers actually use their indicators incorrectly. They indicate their intention *first* and only then check if they can safely carry out the manoeuvre. It's the wrong way round. It's important to act immediately after indicating. Except if you want to merge into a traffic jam, for example. Then you can use your indicator as a friendly request to be let in. However, do not demand \u2018your\u2019 spot and wait for someone to let you in.<\/p>\n

Inhale<\/h2>\n

When overtaking, or changing lanes, you not only signal to the left, but also to the right when you return to the right-hand lane. Many older drivers sometimes \u2018forget\u2019 this, because it wasn't compulsory in the past.<\/p>\n

Execute<\/h2>\n

When leaving the motorway, indicate in good time. My driving instructor taught me to indicate a little past the second-to-last sign announcing an exit, about 300 metres before the exit. Leave your indicator on until the white point. This is especially important on combined slip roads.<\/p>\n

Rotunda<\/h2>\n

There are (still) many misconceptions about the correct use of the indicator on a classic roundabout. When approaching the roundabout, you indicate. Are you taking the third exit? Then indicate left. ON the roundabout, you switch off the indicator. When leaving the roundabout, you indicate again, to the right of course.<\/p>\n

Would you like to know more about the correct use of your indicators? Please refer to article 55 of the Dutch Road Traffic Regulations (Reglement verkeersregels en verkeerstekens \u2013 Rvv).<\/p>\n

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So, now your knowledge has been completely refreshed! Did you learn anything from this blog post? If so, what specifically? Let us know in a comment! Car hire in the Stein region<\/a> From the side? Use your indicator!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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