Which rule or section of the Highway Code has been broken here ?

Mrs_Arcanum

Thought I saw somewhere that you were not supposed to indicate to pull out into the traffic, because you should only pull out when the road is clear.

Willow_K

Mrs_Arcanum wrote: »

Thought I saw somewhere that you were not supposed to indicate to pull out into the traffic, because you should only pull out when the road is clear.

I thought that too - I was certainly told when I did my test (1997) that if you indicated when pulling out from a stationary position (e.g. layby, side of the road) that you would fail your test.

I remember it clearly because I had no end of arguments with my dad over it because he insisted I indicate, even though my instructor told me that if I did so during my test I would fail.

vax2002

tell them to go straight to court, do not pass go.
It will be thrown out in 30 seconds.

reeac

Mrs_Arcanum wrote: »

Thought I saw somewhere that you were not supposed to indicate to pull out into the traffic, because you should only pull out when the road is clear.

I've never heard that one before. Personally, I always indicate - if there's a car far enough back that it's safe to move out then indicating emphasises that move to the other driver just in case they're not paying full attention. If you can't see any another car it's still worth indicating just in case you happen to have missed one in a blind spot ... it's called belt and braces.

Mrs_Arcanum

reeac wrote: »

I've never heard that one before. Personally, I always indicate - if there's a car far enough back that it's safe to move out then indicating emphasises that move to the other driver just in case they're not paying full attention. If you can't see any another car it's still worth indicating just in case you happen to have missed one in a blind spot ... it's called belt and braces.

I agree, it does make sense to indicate. Also if the traffic is nose to tail at least some kind person may let you out if you indicate. Yet the test rules would dictate otherwise, is it any wonder some folk forget what indicators are for.

neilmcl

Willow_K wrote: »

I thought that too - I was certainly told when I did my test (1997) that if you indicated when pulling out from a stationary position (e.g. layby, side of the road) that you would fail your test.

I remember it clearly because I had no end of arguments with my dad over it because he insisted I indicate, even though my instructor told me that if I did so during my test I would fail.

It's a possiblity that would apply if you were pulling out onto an empty road, it shows a lack of attention to signal when there's no other traffic that'll benefit, but I was always taught if there's other road users then you must indicate your intentions, the old MSM.

Mrs_Arcanum

neilmcl wrote: »

It's a possiblity that would apply if you were pulling out onto an empty road, it shows a lack of attention to signal when there's no other traffic that'll benefit, but I was always taught if there's other road users then you must indicate your intentions, the old MSM.

I am one of those who indicates when I am the only car on the road. Silly I know but there may be a pedestrian looking to see what vehicles are doing. And what/who does it hurt?

There again someone pulled out in front of me the other day because they "assumed" I was turning left, when I had not indicated or had any intention of turning left. :rotfl:

Notmyrealname

Willow_K wrote: »

I thought that too - I was certainly told when I did my test (1997) that if you indicated when pulling out from a stationary position (e.g. layby, side of the road) that you would fail your test.

I remember it clearly because I had no end of arguments with my dad over it because he insisted I indicate, even though my instructor told me that if I did so during my test I would fail.

You misunderstood. You don't indicate if there is nobody to see it. You do indicate when moving off if there is.

neilmcl

Mrs_Arcanum wrote: »

I am one of those who indicates when I am the only car on the road. Silly I know but there may be a pedestrian looking to see what vehicles are doing. And what/who does it hurt?

As I mentioned it indicates a lack of attention, you really shouldn't be indicating as a habit but only when there's a need to do so.

Mrs_Arcanum

neilmcl wrote: »

As I mentioned it indicates a lack of attention, you really shouldn't be indicating as a habit but only when there's a need to do so.

True, but as a pedestrian seeing a car indicate the drivers intentions is very helpful when crossing the road.