When do you use your turn signals?

theredofshaw · Jan 20, 2014

If it's the early morning or late night and I'm by myself on the road, not really a point to. 99% of the time I use them though.

Cr250jumper · Jan 20, 2014

It seems a lot easier to just do it and make it a habit rather than having to make a decision each time if there is enough traffic or someone around to "need" to signal. To the ones that skip signaling in some situations, what does this save you other than the .2 seconds it takes to turn the blinker on?

Fiolo · Jan 20, 2014

Konaborne said: ↑

I use my turn signals to signal my turns

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Same here

jsi · Jan 20, 2014

rleete said: ↑

Every single time you turn. It should be so habitual, that you never even think about it, it just happens.

If not, you're a dick, plain and simple.
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^ x 999,999,999,999

Who the heck thinks about when to signal?! Do you look around and think no one is here so I won't signal? That little exercise took 10 times more time and effort than moving the little lever that is literally at your finger tips.

I signal everything I do without thinking. Why? cause I'm too lazy to think about it and I'm not a dick.

TimmyTacoma · Jan 20, 2014

I always use my turn signals and obey speed limits, wear a seat belt, let other drivers pass and do not throw $h1t out the window. In other words I drive like a perfect gentleman and since I live in the Boston area where 98% of the people drive like Aholes this really pisses them off. In other words it's the ultimate revenge on their bad behavior. They seethe and I WIN!

ramonortiz55 · Jan 20, 2014

ive caught myself using it on curves

frankakashane · Jan 20, 2014

rleete said: ↑

Every single time you turn. It should be so habitual, that you never even think about it, it just happens.

If not, you're a dick, plain and simple.
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Yep. Couldn't have said it better myself, so, I wont try.

frankakashane · Jan 20, 2014

Tlook said: ↑

if you dont use your turn signals i automatically assume you to be the scum of the earth. especially when im trying to turn out of somewhere and wait as you turn into the place im exiting.
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I stand corrected. This says it much better. +1

tacomeontherange · Jan 20, 2014

It's habitual / instinctual with me, I don't have to think about it as it happens automatically.

When I do have to think about it is when the shitbirds driving nearby do not make use of their signals to indicate they are about to cut me off at 70mph or they leave me sitting waiting to make a turn when in fact they are turning in before me and I coulda left already.

WTFaulkner · Jan 20, 2014

Tlook said: ↑

if you dont use your turn signals i automatically assume you to be the scum of the earth. especially when im trying to turn out of somewhere and wait as you turn into the place im exiting.
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Winker said: ↑

I dislike when people pull in front of me while neglecting to put enough distance between the two of us. To their credit they usually remember to use their turn signal.
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DeeKay21 said: ↑

I use mine all the time. People that dont are just stupid and lazy. How hard is it to flip a stick with your finger?
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RC Maples said: ↑

This is my biggest pet peeve in the world.

I use my turn signals whenever I make a turn, change lanes, come to forks in the road or any other time that using them makes sense (i.e. waiting for a parking spot that is becoming vacant). I use them even if I am the only vehicle in sight. Why? First and foremost, it's the LAW. A basic rule in every jurisdiction in the country is the requirement to use the safety equipment installed in your vehicle.

Personally, I think it is an indicator of how lazy and un-involved (aka self centered) we have become as a society where people feel it is just too complicated, or it is just to hard or it takes too much effort to flip the lever on the steering column.

When I become that lazy or that disabled is when I stop driving.

Sorry about the rant.
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ramonortiz55 said: ↑

ive caught myself using it on curves
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All of this YESS!!!

SH7mi · Jan 20, 2014

Konaborne said: ↑

I use my turn signals to signal my turns

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Your turn signal is just that... A signal to others you are going to turn, change lanes etc.
Stopping on a stretch of road then using the signal is wrong. The signal should be used before breaking or stopping.

Lindsey Walrod · Jan 20, 2014

rleete said: ↑

Every single time you turn. It should be so habitual, that you never even think about it, it just happens.

If not, you're a dick, plain and simple.
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Right on! I HATE waiting to turn right and some dick doesn't signal, but decides to turn. If they had signaled, I could have gone! Dicks! But I will admit...I usually don't use them if I'm on the freeway headed to work at 3 in the morning. Very little to no traffic. But any other time, 100% all the time.

kirkofwimbo · Jan 20, 2014

Since I got pulled over when I was 15 for changing lanes without signaling, I use my blinker every damn time. I don't care if there are cars around or not. My dad drives me crazy driving on the highway because he never signals, and to boot he was with me the time I got pulled over Use your damn blinker people!

PnoyBOS5 · Jan 20, 2014

When there is a cop behind me.

Boone · Jan 20, 2014

PnoyBOS5 said: ↑

When there is a cop behind me.
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Decidedly un-boss.

Rich91710 · Jan 20, 2014

rleete said: ↑

Every single time you turn. It should be so habitual, that you never even think about it, it just happens.

If not, you're a dick, plain and simple.
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+10,000

PnoyBOS5 · Jan 20, 2014

Sorry I'm from Cali

Boone · Jan 20, 2014

PnoyBOS5 said: ↑

Sorry I'm from Cali
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Forgiven. Although never really understood the BOSS thing seems like most are the complete opposite. #YOLO

PnoyBOS5 · Jan 20, 2014

True, My license plate 'BOS5' didn't get approved either.. I'm definitely a fraud. lol

bldegle2 · Jan 20, 2014

Use them 100% of the time, I don't want my investment to take a hit because of my stupidity...

Why make it a guessing game?

You don't grow macho balls if you don't use your signals, all you are is an idiot...

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