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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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.
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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.
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Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
At the intersection of North Green Hills Drive, the statement said, the driver activated a turn signal, then canceled it and kept going straight ahead.
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Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
In the video, the driver turns on her turn signal and moves into the opposite side of the road before appearing to stop in the middle of two lanes.
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Dan Raby,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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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
At the intersection of North Green Hills Drive, the statement said, the driver activated a turn signal, then canceled it and kept going straight ahead.
—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
In the video, the driver turns on her turn signal and moves into the opposite side of the road before appearing to stop in the middle of two lanes.
—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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“Turn signal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20signal. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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