turn signal
noun
US
: one of the lights on a vehicle that flash to indicate that the vehicle is turning left or right
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The traffic stop unfolded after Simmons allegedly drove through a red light in Dorchester and failed to use a turn signal.
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 24 June 2025
Aldrich was arrested and charged with reckless driving, failure to use a turn signal, failure to carry a driver’s license, improper passing, failure to maintain the proper lane on a limited access highway and second-degree reckless endangerment.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
The throttle lever is on the right handlebar, while the turn signal, horn/beeper, and two-wheel drive button are on the left.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Slow down, and turn on your hazard light or right turn signal.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 24 June 2025
Aldrich was arrested and charged with reckless driving, failure to use a turn signal, failure to carry a driver’s license, improper passing, failure to maintain the proper lane on a limited access highway and second-degree reckless endangerment.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
The throttle lever is on the right handlebar, while the turn signal, horn/beeper, and two-wheel drive button are on the left.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Slow down, and turn on your hazard light or right turn signal.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
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“Turn signal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20signal. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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