Signalling query

[Phonesis]

Recently passed my test and have had a car for a week now. Doing a bit of driving and thought I knew the correct signalling procedure for parking and pulling away from parked space on roadside. But now not sure.

Do you generally need to signal when about to reverse / parallel park? My instructor told me I didn't but friend reckons I def always should. My thoughts are that I don't as reverse lights tell drivers I'm about to attempt to reverse park.

Secondly, do you signal when pulling out of a space on the roadside? My instructor told me not to if there are cars about to pass me. Again, friend of mine is adamant I should signal when pulling out.

 

[Phonesis]

Current correct advice is.

No signal when reversing round corner or parallel parking. The reversing lights are your signal of intention.

No Signal when moving away if the road is clear, but if another car is approaching from the front, signal, if another car is a long way behind signal, but if another car is close behind, don't signal, wait for him to pass, as a signal may cause him to change course speed or direction.

This is the technique I used on my recent ADI part 2 with zero faults earned.

Signal all the time is old advice and times have changed.

I would signal to stop for either manoeuvre and then cancel the indicator.

This seems to be the general consensus and makes sense. I'll try and stick to this.