Turn signals are one of the earliest automotive safety features. In the early 1900s, some cars came with mechanical arm "trafficators" that would pop out of either side of the car to indicate a turn.

Participants in a recent study were asked to decode cyclists' hand signals. How well do you think you would've done? Reading time 3 minutes If you’re driving a car, it’s always the cyclist’s fault. If ...

CHATTANOOGA, TN(WDEF) — A new state law taking effect this month requires all new drivers in Tennessee to understand the hand signals used by bicyclists on the road. The move is designed to improve ...

As more Americans turn to biking for commuting, exercise and recreation, the roads are growing more crowded and more dangerous as cyclist fatalities have risen sharply nationwide. While crashes are ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As of January 1, 2026, Tennessee implemented a state law that will directly change the content of its driver licensing tests by requiring all new drivers to correctly identify three ...

Are turn signals optional on Miami roads? Sure seems that way sometimes. Here’s what Florida law says about the use of turn signals on the road: What does Florida law say about turn signals? This ...

In the century-plus since automobiles first hit the roadways, dozens of advancements have helped make vehicles safer for drivers. Seat belts, airbags, and anti-lock braking systems tend to headline ...

"A little flip of the trafficator means 'I should like to get over to the left' or 'a bit farther on I'm going off to the left, though not yet'." Coppers even had a 'hurry up' gesture. Another ...