🌍 American vs British · vocabulary
turn signal vs indicator
The flashing light on a vehicle that shows it is about to turn or change lanes.
American
turn signal
“Use your turn signal before changing lanes.”
British
indicator
“Use your indicator before changing lanes.”
Good to know
Americans say "turn signal" (or informally "blinker"), while Britons say "indicator" or "indicators." Both describe the same flashing amber lights.
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