turn indicator

Directional light signal

A turn indicator is the signal on a vehicle that flashes to show which direction the driver intends to turn or change lanes.

Americans usually call it a turn signal or blinker; turn indicator is more common in British English.

The same device used for hazard warning is sometimes called a turn indicator when serving its directional purpose.

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  • blinkerVehicle directional signal
  • signalMessage-conveying cue
  • flasherBlinking signal or pervert
  • arrowPointed shaft for shooting
  • laneDesignated travel strip

lane change · merge · click · amber · orange · stalk · lever · steering column · dashboard · hazard · direction · flashing · tick · left · right · steering · highway · warning

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vehicle lighting function

turn indicatorbrake light

Rear deceleration indicator

headlight · reverse light · tail light · hazard lights · fog light

directional communication

turn indicatorstraight ahead

In a line, unchanged direction

no signal · go straight

Family

turn, indicator, turns, turned, turning, turner, turners, indicate, indicates

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G