The driver of any vehicle upon a street or highway, before starting, stopping or turning from a direct line, shall first see that the movement can be made in safety, and if any pedestrian may be affected by the movement, shall give a clearly audible signal by sounding the horn, and whenever the operation of any other vehicle may be affected by the movement, shall give a signal as required in § 71.12, plainly visible to the driver of the other vehicle, of the intention to make the movement.
(1995 Code, § 40-86)
Statutory reference:
Signals for starting, stopping or turning of vehicles, see G.S. § 20-154