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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.
I don’t drive, but as a pedestrian:
USE YOUR GODDAMN TURN SIGNAL
Yes, of course. Every time the car changes direction. Don’t be lazy
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
TIL about former presidents! Nah I just took !fuckcars@lemmy.world to heart.
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…
always use your turn signal ANY TIME you are changing from one lane to another, merging, or MIND BLOWING INFO: turning at an intersection.
also turn it on with ample time to indicate YOU’RE GOING TO MAKE A TURN, YOU STUPID MOTHERFUCKING ASSSHOLE PLOWING DOWN THE ROAD IN A MULTIPLE TON MUDERBOX COMPLETLEY IGNORING ANYONE ELSE IN EXISTENCE.
I do because it’s the law, dillweed.
If you signal in turn lanes or while switching lanes when no one is around you’ll build healthy habits of using your signal in all other appropriate times.
Signal every time you plan to deviate from your current lane of travel.
Also FFS, signal before you start to merge so that people know what the fuck you’re doing. Too many times I’ve ridden with people that got upset when no one is “letting them in” and they haven’t even bothered to tell people they want in.
That last paragraph is so accurate. Some people are literally being trained. Look for an opening. THEN signal and move right away. Basically no warning. I had this argument the other day. It’s wrong.
You have to signal THEN look. Then move.
This.
Also, I’d you don’t have time to signal, then you don’t have time to make that maneuver.
Avoid fast lane changes and short notice turns. Remember that the people in the other 2 ton crushing machines hurtiling along at 70+ mph probably have below average intelligence, no insurance, and are fucking around on their phones.
A bad driver never misses their turn.
sadly at least here in ontario around toronto, a lot of the time if you signal before changing lanes the people tend to purposefully block you and not let you infront of them, training many to not want to properly signal. very childish mentalities here.
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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.
Basically always. Unless my signal automatically turned off as I merged into the left lane and then I turned left immediately before I even had time to turn it back on
I use it any time I’m turning. Remember, it’s for the people in front of you as well as the people behind you, and at night, it can sometimes be hard to tell if the oncoming lane is a turn-only lane.
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.
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.
