Personal Injury and Auto Accident Attorneys Serving Florida
  • RSS Feed
  • Facebook
  • Linked In
  • Twitter
Sarasota, Florida 941-954-1234
,
Default Banner

Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer

The lawyers of Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez, Murphy & Walsh have more than 100 years of combined Florida legal experience in personal injury, wrongful death and negligence cases. David Goldman, and Michael Babboni have each represented accident victims throughout Florida for over twenty …

Learn More ›

Personal Injury Blog Post

Learning to Signal Prevents Accidents

What would happen if traffic lights only worked when they felt like it? Failing to signal and, therefore, to indicate your intention to the cars around you is much like that. When a driver does not signal and then makes an unexpected turn, other drivers can become distracted and confused, increasing the likelihood of an accident. Failing to signal is one of the easiest habits to correct and, thereby, to improve road and highway safety.

The Florida Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) categorizes “failing to give a proper signal” as a four point violation, one that can stay on your driving record for years. Whether you are driving a car, a bike or motorcycle, learn to use your directional signals and proper signaling techniques to avoid and prevent accidents.

In a car

Directional signals must be in working order for your car to pass its annual inspection. Many newer car models are now equipped with sequential turn signal technology that might increase signal visibility.

On a bicycle

Cyclists should use universal hand signals to indicate their intention to turn. Using the left hand, hold your arm straight out the left to indicate a left turn, at a 90-degree angle with fingers pointed upward to indicate a right hand turn, and down to indicate slow or stop.

On a motorcycle

Some motorcycles come equipped with directional signals, and you can customize your bike with a range of signal products. There are also universally recognized hand signals for bikers riding alone or in a group. The right and left turn signals are the same as for bicyclists. For a complete list, read this.

Some accidents are unavoidable, but driving safely and defensively can go a long way toward reducing your chances of causing or being injured in an accident.

If you do have an accident, speak to a Sarasota, Florida car accident attorney as soon as possible. Your attorney can advise you about how you might recover compensation for any injuries you incur.

 

Post a Comment

Your email is never published nor shared. Required fields are marked *

*
*

In order to help you more quickly, please fill out the quick form and submit.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Contact Form
Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez, Murphy & Walsh
2822 University Parkway
Sarasota, Florida, 34243 USA
941-954-1234