Driving Tips - Indicators
Guidance reviewed: 25 September 2026. Use these prompts with professional instruction and the handbook for the vehicle you drive.
Accelerator
Anticipation
Approaching Junctions
Brake
Clearance
Clutch
Crossing Other Traffic
Crossroads
Emergency Stop
Exterior Mirrors
Gear Lever
Gears
General
Handbrake
Head Restraint
Indicators
Interior Mirror
Making Progress
Meeting Approaching Traffic
Mirrors
Moving Away
Moving Off
Overtaking
Pedestrian Crossings
Reverse Parking
Reversing
Road Positioning
Safe Distance
Safety Routine
Seat
Seat Belts
Signals
Steering
Steering Wheel
Stopping
T-Junctions
The Engine
Turning the Car Around
Practical Driving Test Tips — Indicators
| Problem | Reason | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| A signal is given too late | The manoeuvre was not planned early enough. | Check mirrors and signal in good time when it will help others, while avoiding a signal that could mislead. |
| The indicator cancels before the manoeuvre | Steering movement has operated the self-cancelling mechanism. | Notice the dashboard and sound, then reapply the signal if it is still needed and safe. |
| You assume another vehicle will follow its signal | Indicators are being treated as a guarantee. | Wait until the other road user's speed and position confirm their intention. Proceed only when you are satisfied it is safe. |