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Even on racetracks indicators and high-beams are used in their own way (that is: if the race car is equipped with such lights). Hazard lights (both indicators)
by LeonM 5y ago
Even on racetracks indicators and high-beams are used in their own way (that is: if the race car is equipped with such lights).
Hazard lights (both indicators): Used in yellow zone, both to confirm to the marshals that the driver has seen the yellow flag. For drivers behind it is extra indication that yellow zone is ahead.
Indicate to the right: Acknowledge the faster driver behind you, indicating it is safe to pass. Also to acknowledge to marshal that the blue flag was observed.
Indicate to the left: Indicate to car in front that you are faster, please let me pass (same as blue flag by marshal). Obviously not used in competitive racing, but very useful recreational for track driving.
High-beams are sometimes flashed to thank/acknowledge marshal on a flag signal.
- JshWright 5y ago> Obviously not used in competitive racing, but very useful recreational for track driving. While actual race cars don't have turn indicators, actual headlights are common in some racing classes (especially for endurance racing), and multi-class races are common (where multiple different categories of cars are racing on the same track, often with _very_ different top speeds). Flashing headlights is a common way for a faster car behind to indicate to the slower class of car ahead that they're coming.