Signaling — Kentucky Permit Test

A Kentucky driver uses a turn signal when changing lanes or passing another vehicle, turning left or right, and when merging into traffic.

The signal is what turns a movement into something other drivers can plan around.

You should use a turn signal when changing lanes or passing another vehicle, turning left or right, or when merging into traffic.

A Kentucky driver signals before making a turnabout, entering or leaving a freeway or interstate, pulling away from the curb, and pulling over to the side of the road.

These are the movements a following driver has no other way to anticipate.

Pulling away from the curb

A Kentucky driver signals every time they change direction, even when they do not see anyone else around, because the vehicle they do not see is the most dangerous.

The driver who is not there is exactly the one who turns out to be.

Signal every time you change direction, even when you do not see anyone else around. The vehicle you do not see is the most dangerous.

A Kentucky driver cancels their signals after a movement to avoid confusing other drivers.

A signal left blinking tells the next driver to pull out in front of the car.

make sure you cancel your signals to avoid confusing other drivers.

A Kentucky driver must use the appropriate turn signal before changing direction or slowing the vehicle, to inform and warn other road users.

Slowing counts as well as turning, and both have to be signaled.

Parking or turning before an intersection You must use the appropriate turn signal before changing direction or slowing the vehicle to inform and warn other roadway users.

When does Kentucky say to use a turn signal?

When changing lanes, turning, passing or merging. The signal is what turns a movement into something other drivers can plan around. Kentucky Driver Manual, p.54: “You should use a turn signal when changing lanes or passing another vehicle, turning left or right, or when merging into traffic.”