When must you signal?

Signaling is crucial for ensuring safety on the roads and allowing other drivers to anticipate your actions.

In Germany, it is required to signal before pulling out to overtake or pass, as this informs other road users of your intention to change lanes and helps to avoid collisions. Additionally, you must signal before pulling in again after overtaking, which indicates that you are returning to your lane.

The part that was missed pertains to signaling when proceeding straight ahead as you leave a priority road that bends sharply. In this situation, signaling helps to clarify your route and intention to other drivers, which is particularly important for maintaining safe traffic flow and avoiding misunderstandings.

Understanding and applying all these signaling rules is essential for safe driving and compliance with German traffic laws. It reinforces predictability on the road, which benefits all drivers.