How far must you signal before making a turn?

Signaling before making a turn is crucial for safety and communication with other road users. The correct distance to signal, which is 30 meters (100 feet), allows enough time for other drivers and pedestrians to anticipate your movement. This distance helps ensure that you are visible to others and helps prevent misunderstandings about your intentions, especially in busy or fast-moving traffic.

When you signal 30 meters before a turn, you give sufficient notice for vehicles behind you to follow your actions, and for those at intersections to understand that you plan to change your direction. This practice promotes safer driving conditions by minimizing the potential for accidents caused by sudden or unexpected turns.