Turn signal use — New Mexico Permit Test

Signal at least 100 feet before you make your turn.

One hundred feet of warning gives the drivers around you time to slow down or plan for your turn.

Signal at least 100 feet before you make your turn.

Get into the habit of signaling every time you change direction, even when you do not see anyone else around.

It is easy to miss a car, bike or walker who needs to know what you are about to do.

Signal even when you do not see anyone else around.

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.

Signaling too early may make that driver think you are turning where they are, so they pull out in front of you.

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.

After a turn or lane change, make sure your turn signal is off; after small turns it may not turn off by itself.

A signal left blinking tells others you plan to turn again, and they may act on that.

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

Use your turn signals before you change lanes, turn right or left, merge into traffic or park.

Signals give other drivers time to react to your moves before you make them.

You should use your turn signals before you change lanes, turn right or left, merge into traffic or park.

How far before a turn should you signal?

At least 100 feet. One hundred feet of warning gives the drivers around you time to slow down or plan for your turn. New Mexico Driver Manual, p.19: “Signal at least 100 feet before you make your turn.”