Which maneuvers must mandatorily be signaled using optical signals or, failing that, with the arm?

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The General Traffic Regulations establish the obligation to warn of maneuvers to ensure road safety. The correct answer is all maneuvers involving lateral displacement or lane changes. Analysis of the options:  Lateral displacement (Correct): Any significant change in the vehicle's lateral position (overtaking, turning, changing lanes, stopping) must be signaled well in advance using direction indicators (turn signals) or the arm.  Only braking (Incorrect): Slowing down is warned with brake lights (automatic) or by moving the arm up and down alternately, but it is not the only maneuver that is signaled. Furthermore, braking without changing lanes does not require turn signals.  Going straight (Incorrect): Continuing straight ahead is not a maneuver that requires signaling; it is normal driving within the lane. Remember the safety rule MSM: Mirror, Signal, and Maneuver.

Which maneuvers must mandatorily be signaled using optical signals or, failing that, with the arm?

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