Indicating at a Cul de Sac? (Restricted test)

[Oakie]

I live in a cul-de-sac and it just seems right to indicate. I think your more likely to be failed for not indicating than indicating ... so definitely indicate. I'd argue about the rights and wrongs after you've got your licence.

[release_the_bees]

When I was learning to drive, the AA instructor taught me to indicate, so that would probably be the safest bet.

[blackdog]

It doesn't matter.

I'd indicate, and I'd head-check it as well - for the purposes of the test, and for the purposes of saving my ass from some dickhead behind me who thought he'd just nip into his driveway in front of me instead of waiting.

Jesus.

Hell has frozen over and pigs are flying tonight.

A sensible post from Mr Whippy!

[St_Gabriel]

I would clarify from the examiner before the test starts. They will know what they expect then you wont get it wrong. When I went for my restricted I asked about both feet down at a stop sign, he didnt care as long as the bike came to a complete stop, he even said no feet down if I was good enough (didnt try that one)

[CookMySock]

A sensible post from Mr Whippy!

** points at the rep button....

[FJRider]

To answer the question........that would be no.

You have to indicate in a roundabout ... why not in a cul-de-sac ... ???

The other option would be stopping ...

[Maha]

You have to indicate in a roundabout ... why not in a cul-de-sac ... ???

The other option would be stopping ...

I guess because the main difference would be, there would no others vehicles coming at you from the right in/on a cul-de-sac....would there?

[FJRider]

I guess because the main difference would be, there would no others vehicles coming at you from the right in/on a cul-de-sac....would there?

If nobody lived in any of the houses in that cul-de-sac ... maybe ... but you may be being followed by somebody that wants to turn into one of those houses driveways ... maybe ...

[warewolf]

If I was following someone straight down a cul de sac, and they didnt indicate, I would expect them to go up the driveway at the end, why else would they be going down a culdesac.

At the end of a cul de sac, you have to change direction, yes? So, Id indicate, as you will be changing direction at the end of your manouver.

No. Read the post before yours, quoting the rules. "Entering a driveway" means making a turn, even if it is straight ahead. Following the end of the cul-de-sac around is following the markings (the kerb) around a curve so is not regarded as making a turn. Indicate only when turning.

I go up cul-de-sacs all the time, and come back down. It's called exploring, or just getting out on the bike,.

Legalities aside however, this dilemma invokes thoughts about the UK police rider training strategy, especially the bit "Information: take, use, give." That says be aware of those around you (take) consider their potential actions (use) and signal as necessary (give).

[warewolf]

You have to indicate in a roundabout

No you don't; you only have to - like in a cul-de-sac - if you are turning.

Giving way at roundabouts.

[jazfender]

If I was following someone straight down a cul de sac, and they didnt indicate, I would expect them to go up the driveway at the end, why else would they be going down a culdesac.

to pick up babes? to turn around on a narrow street? to prepare the delorian before take off back the other way?

for any reason anybody goes up any street at any time? what happens if they don't indicate and TURN AT THE END!? instant lowside?

i would..

[FJRider]

No you don't; you only have to - like in a cul-de-sac - if you are turning.

Giving way at roundabouts.

LOOK at the 5th and 6th illustration yourself .. an indicated change of direction is required while you are in the roundabout ...

[Laava]

Really good question!
If you have metal knee armour, the sparks flying off it surely show that you are turning.

[warewolf]

LOOK at the 5th and 6th illustration yourself .. an indicated change of direction is required while you are in the roundabout ...

... because you are turning (entry road to exit road).

[blackdog]

No you don't; you only have to - like in a cul-de-sac - if you are turning.

Giving way at roundabouts.

Anytime you use a roundabout, you will have to indicate at least once.