Turn Signal Flasher Time

[frankc]

Good Morning Everyone!

 

My question is about the amount of time the turn signal flasher stays on before it self cancels. It seems to me mine stays on alot longer sometimes. Then other times it cancels quickly.

 

Is there a set time for this proceedure to happen, or does it depend on the circumstance?

Oh buy the way i'm talking about a 2008 RSV.

 

Thanks and Ride Safe!

[MiCarl]

The signals cancel after a certain amount of time AND you travel a certain distance. Stopped they'll flash indefinitely because you never meet the distance requirement. On the freeway the distance gets eaten up quickly and they cancel when the clock runs out.

 

I do not know what the time and distance are though.

[Iowawegian]

"When in doubt, read the manual. They turn off when you have "both" gone 490' and 15 seconds. I'm in the habit of giving plenty of notice when turning; guess I'll have to relearn. Thanks for the answers! "

 

This was posted in another thread that started a couple months ago. Seems to be correct as after I read it, I paid more attention when Gary was turning.

[Maritimer]

I also like to give plenty of warning for ppl behind me. I find myself pushing the turn signal more then once to ensure it stays on long enough, especially when moving on a highway or fast moving stretch.