Rule 104 ↗
You should also
watch out for signals given by other road users and proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe
be aware that an indicator on another vehicle may not have been cancelled.
Rule 104 : Mastering Road Signals and Situational Awareness
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Rule 104 : Mastering Road Signals and Situational Awareness
' Proactive Observation '
Monitor Other Road Users
Drivers must maintain high situational awareness by actively watching for signals given by other vehicles and pedestrians .
The " Safety Satisfaction " Check
You should only proceed with a maneuver when you are personally satisfied that the conditions are entirely safe , regardless of what others are signaling .
' The Hidden Risk of Indicators '
The Uncancelled Indicator Trap
Be aware that a fiashing indicator on another vehicle may not represent the driver's current intention ; it might simply have been left on from a previous turn .
Verify Before Assuming
Rule 104 warns that an indicator is just one piece of information and should be cross - referenced with the vehicle's position and speed .