You should use turn signals to indicate your intention with sufficient time to allow other drivers to see the signal:
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AFTER you move.
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Even if they are short sighted.
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If it’s raining.
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BEFORE you move.
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Explanation
Before you make a turn, use your turn signal to give the other drivers enough time to react and see the signal before you move. Making last-minute decisions and turning without warning could lead to a rear-end collision.
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