Trafficator

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006120",
  "term": "Trafficator",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An older type of directional signal used on vehicles, consisting of a retractable arm that would pivot out from the side of the vehicle to indicate a turn. These mechanical signals were common before the widespread adoption of flashing indicator lights. Trafficators were often found on vehicles manufactured before the 1960s.",
  "synonyms": [
    "blinker",
    "directional",
    "directional signal",
    "direction indicator",
    "indicator",
    "turn indicator",
    "turn signal"
  ],
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "indicator",
    "turn signal"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Fahrtrichtungsanzeiger",
    "es": "indicador de dirección",
    "fr": "clignotant"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/trafficator/"
}