turn signal

noun

US

: one of the lights on a vehicle that flash to indicate that the vehicle is turning left or right

Examples of turn signal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The minivan used its turn signal and changed lanes, but the motorcycle driver was unable to stop in time due to a high rate of speed, police said. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

If stopped, drivers should activate their right turn signal, pull over at the next safe location or onto the shoulder, remain inside the vehicle and wait for a uniformed officer to approach, CHP said. — Velvet Wu july 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

In March, Ford issued a recall for F-150 trucks, as well as the Maverick, Ranger, and more, due to a trailer module software issue that could stop trailer turn signal indicators, brake lamps, and even brakes from functioning properly. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026

The discovery was made Wednesday, June 17, in Whiteville, after officers pulled over a 62-year-old driver for a turn signal violation, police said in a news release. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026