Indicators & Color Coding
⚖️ Regulation:
Indicators must blink amber/yellow. No white, red, or blue allowed.
Clear Communication
Wrong color confuses other drivers and can cause accidents. Blink rate also matters: not too fast, not too slow.
Amber indicators are universally recognized as turn signals. Using other colors can lead to misinterpretation - white might be confused with headlights, red with brake lights, and blue with emergency vehicles.
🧠 Real-life Scenario
Custom LED strip blinks white as an indicator. A biker hits you — misinterpreted it as headlight. The accident investigation reveals that your non-standard indicators contributed to the confusion.
🎞️ Indicator Color Visualization
Amber indicators are universally recognized
Using white, red, or blue for indicators creates confusion and safety hazards
🎙️ Listen to Explanation
Color means communication. Keep the message clear. Amber is understood worldwide.
In this lesson, you'll learn:
- Legal requirements for indicator colors
- Why amber is the universal standard for turn signals
- How to properly wire LED indicators
- The safety implications of non-standard indicator colors
🧩 Interactive Scenario
You're wiring a new LED strip.
❓ Quiz
Which indicator color is legal and safe?