Having trouble deciphering what other drivers are trying to tell you? Or are your signals being misinterpreted when out on the road? You’re not alone. Following a nationwide survey of road users, a new dictionary has been released to show the most common understandings of each driving signal, aiming to help standardise an Australian road language.

According to Continental Tyres, a leading tyre manufacturer and publisher of the Code of the Road, more than half of Australians are expressive on the road. They use a combination of hand signals, lights, and polite horn honks to communicate with other drivers.

While 72 per cent of drivers use a honk to prompt someone sitting ahead at a green light, the study found that those on the receiving end can interpret it in various ways — as helpful, aggressive, or sometimes completely misread the intention.

“There’s clearly a lot of goodwill on the road, but we’re not always speaking the same language,” said Mitchell Golledge, Managing Director of Continental Tyres Australia, at the announcement of the dictionary.

The Continental Code of the Road Dictionary aims to bring clarity to those small moments behind the wheel that can actually make a big difference.

The research also revealed generational differences: Boomers and Millennials tend to prefer hand gestures, while Gen Z drivers show different communication styles.

“At the end of the day, it’s all about helping Aussies drive with a bit more clarity and care,” Mr Golledge added. “If we can make the road a little safer, and a little less frustrating, then that’s a win for everyone.”

If you want to brush up on the meaning of driving signals, you can visit the Continental website [here](https://www.continental.com.au).
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