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Use every tool at your disposal to signal your intentions and awareness of the situation on the road.
Yes, because I’m not a bad driver.
When driving, be predictable, consistent and polite. You want everyone to know your intentions so they don’t go and do something stupid because they think you’re doing something else.
If there’s a hint of ambiguity about the layout of the road or my intentions, I signal. It can me 3 am and I’m the only person on the road. It’s right the thing to do.
no hint required. if the vehicle is turning, it should be signaled. its not a decision that needs to be made but a required action that must be taken.
So signaling in each curve of the road? /s
I think people missed the /s
Anyways I’ve signaled before on curves of the road because muscle memory said, oh we’re Turing the wheel time to signal. I don’t do it much but it’s funny when it happens
But in regards to driving as a whole, you are a video game tutorial boss, everything you do is so telegraphed, even your windups have a tell they’re happening
It’s habit at that point. Good.
No longer drive but yes.
The drivers around me, including those in front, might not realize it’s a turn only lane. It also shows them that I know it’s a turning lane and shows my intent.
Former president?
Edit: former presidents can’t drive… It’s a joke folks
The signal is for others, not yourself. Use it.
Yes, of course. Every time the car changes direction. Don’t be lazy
Sigh… The fact that you have to ask.
Yes; you should always use your turn signal when you are turning. Just because you saw the arrow on the ground, that you are now stopped ontop of, doesn’t mean everyone else is fully aware of your intention to turn. Hence, signals to indicate your intentions to those around you…
Yes, because other road users aren’t always paying full attention, or may not be familiar with the lanes. This helps them figure out what I’m going to do, hopefully reducing the chance of an accident.
Yes.
Because I don’t think about using my turn signal.
I just use it every time I’m about to turn.100%
I’ve tried explaining this concept to people in my life who insist on considering context when deciding whether to use their turn signal. But about half of them seem stuck on this idea that moving their fingers a few inches is a task that justifies a cost-benefit analysis each time.
I don’t get it, man…
Well, yes, because you’re still changing direction and have to indicate this. Our street traffic laws in Switzerland do not make exceptions for turn lanes.
It’s zero effort to turn on the signal. I say do it every time you’re planning to turn or merge. Why not?
I guess sometimes if I’m behind a bunch of cars in a turn lane, I’ll wait until I’m up near the front and about to actually turn.
Just because you’re in a turn only lane doesn’t mean other drivers know you’re in a turn only lane.
The turn signal is for them, not for you.
Have you ever seen someone use a turn lane to only jump out of it at the last moment? I have, too often. The signal is at least assurance to others I’m not a complete idiot and shows that I’m confident in the direction I’m driving.
Not to say people who use turn signals don’t also do this.
Have you ever seen someone use a turn lane to only jump out of it at the last moment?
Yeah, when they have their turn signal on to indicate they want to change to a different lane
Leaving the turn signal on when you’re already where you want to be is the more confusing thing. I know most people do it because it’s taught that way in driving schools, but it’s a matter of habit, not actually logical if we’d design the system anew and everyone learned from scratch
Have you ever seen someone with their turn light on, only for them to go straight?
The turn signal is only an assurance that the driver has made contact with the signal lever, not their intentions.
Yes, and for a much simpler reason than everyone here: It’s the law!
