Indicators

[fbg40]

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I always thought that a vehicle's direction indicators were part of the MOT test. If I am correct, why is it that on my way to a Hospital today, I saw several motorists whose indicators were not working, even when making a left or right turn.
FBG40

[BRIGHT SPARK]

Most motorists purchase the upgrade package from new...they have the lamps taken out!

[ToraToraTora]

if they are fitted they must work. I suspect they were not being used.

[murraymints]

because a lot of drivers just fail to indicate !!! GGRRRR

[campbellking]

Optional extras these days, much like 2 working brake lights...

[furrypusscat]

An MOT is only any good at the time of the test. Faults can occur when you drive away from the test centre. However, everyone should do a check of oil, lights etc prior to making any journey but we all know that doesn't happen. In addition to faults not all drivers know when to indicate or are just lazy!!

[Tilly2]

A lot of people around here seem to have non-indicating indicators. They indicate left and then turn right.

[jno]

crossed wires, Tilly - it's very common round our way too.

[TWR]

Most are too pig headed to use them Fbg.

[Tilly2]

Ah, crossed wires! That's the problem?

It must be the action of going around a roundabout that does that. Thanks, Jno.

[fbg40]

Some great replies ABers - many thanks. Don't forget to use your indicators !!
FBG40

[Bathsheba]

unless they're taxi drivers, who have to take an oath to never use their indicators before they can obtain their taxi licence......

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[Old_Geezer]

One can not trust them anyway. And some use them so much one'd think they were trying to emulate a Christmas tree.

[retrocop]

No comment except that older members will remember being taught,in order to pass their civilian tests, several disciplines.
A. Emergency Stop,
B. Hill Start
C. 3 point turn
D. Reversing around a corner keeping close and parallel with the kerb
E.Reversing into a parking space.

Some or none of these are included in the Driving Test nowadays. Small wonder the Insurance premiums are rising.
Some would say us older gentle folk are unfit to drive. ???

[Bathsheba]

@retro...don't they have to do those any more??

[retrocop]

Thing is. If a fuse blew and your indicators failed most drivers wouldn't know how to indicate turning left,slowing down,turning right,going straight ahead using hand signals. Those who remember hand signals would not be understood by those they were directed at. The only driving hand signals that I notice used by the younger drivers are two fingers which are not in the Highway code or Roadcraft. :-)

[retrocop]

Baths
It depends on the examiner apparently if one,some,none or all are required to be demonstrated.
2 weeks before my youngest was due to take his test (28yrs) I went out with him on a check test.
His BSM Instructor had never taught him any of those disciplines and didn't advise him to purchase and read the Highway Code.
He was told the sample driving test computer question leaflet would suffice. !!!

[Bathsheba]

*sigh*....that explains a lot :(

[EDDIE51]

You used to get a copy of the 'Highway Code' free when received your provisional licence. Does that not happen now?

[EDDIE51]

Indicators are available for 'retrofit' and are particularly recommended for BMW, Mercedes,Porsche and similar cars.
http://eveningharold.com/small-ads/bmw-driver-need-indicators/
A free training course is included !

[hc4361]

On a driving test the examiner will ask the learner to perform two of the following:
Reversing around a corner into a side road on the left
Turning in the road (typically a '3-point turn')
Reversing into a parking bay
Reverse parallel parking

That is in addition to the emergency stop and hill start.