Signaling intentions — Arkansas Permit Test

Use your turn signal not only for lane changes and turns but each time you merge into traffic or park.

Merging and pulling in to park both cross another driver's path, so they need the same warning as a turn.

Turn signals should be used 100 feet before a lane change, a right turn, a left turn, and each time you merge into traffic or park.

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, start your signal just after you pass through the intersection.

Signal too early and a driver waiting at the intersection may think you are turning there and pull out.

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, initiate the signal just after you pass through the intersection.

If another vehicle is about to enter the street between you and where you plan to turn, wait until you have passed it to signal your turn.

An early signal there can make that driver think you are turning in front of them, or pulling over for them.

If another vehicle is about to enter the street between you and where you plan to turn, wait until you have passed to signal your turn.

After you have made a turn or lane change, turn your signal off; a false turn signal is unsafe.

A blinker left on tells others you are about to turn, and they may pull out in front of you.

After you have made a turn or lane change, turn your signal off.

Besides turns and lane changes, when does the study guide say to use your turn signal?

Each time you merge or park. Merging and pulling in to park both cross another driver's path, so they need the same warning as a turn. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, p.53: “Turn signals should be used 100 feet before a lane change, a right turn, a left turn, and each time you merge into traffic or park.”