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Difficulty: EasyTurning Procedures and Signaling

When using hand-and-arm signals to communicate with surrounding traffic, extending the left arm out of the driver's window and pointing it upward indicates an intention to make a left turn.

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The statement is False. Extending the left arm upward signals an intention to turn right. A left turn is signaled by extending the left arm straight out horizontally.
The statement is false because pointing the left arm upward out of the vehicle window is the universal hand signal for a right turn. To properly signal a left turn, a driver extends their left arm straight out horizontally.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Recall standard driver hand-and-arm signaling rules.
Extending the left arm straight out horizontally indicates a left turn. Extending the left arm bent upward at a 90-degree angle indicates a right turn. Extending the left arm bent downward indicates stopping or slowing down.
Standardized manual hand signals ensure predictable communication between motorists when electric turn signals are not functioning or need additional clarity.
2
Compare the statement's description to the standard rule.
The statement matches the gesture for a right turn, not a left turn.
Because the upward arm posture corresponds to a right turn, the assertion that it indicates a left turn is false.

Key Concept

Manual Hand-and-Arm Turning Signals
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Turning Procedures and Signaling

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