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.
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 don’t drive, but as a pedestrian:
USE YOUR GODDAMN TURN SIGNAL
Yep. I use it as much as possible. I use it in car parks. I use it pulling out of parking spots. I use it pulling out of my driveway.
Not if I’m already in the lane. If I have to merge into the lane, I usually leave my turn signal on until it shuts off when I make the actual turn. If I’m already in the lane and it’s turn-only you don’t need it, on the highway anyway. If you’re talking about intersections and stoplights like in the city and surrounding areas, I always use turn signals at those.
I got the idea to post this after seeing 3 cars in one day not use their turn signals in a turn lane. I always use mine, for all of the very good reasons people have been replying with.
Yes. Driving is about predictability. Anything you can to let other drivers predict what you will do is helpful, even if it feels redundant.
I can’t stress this enough with everyone.
The safest thing you can do while driving is be predictable.Don’t speed up/slow down/stop abruptly. Use your turn signals before you need to do anything else.
Example: I’m in the middle of a 2 lane ave in the center. My turn is coming up. Before I slow down, check my mirrors or turn to see if it’s safe change lanes I turn on my signal. This let’s everyone know I’m going to change what I’m currently doing.
… Sadly that also means the cars in the outside lane start speeding up because “oh no you’re not slowing me down. I’m important and have things to do”
This self centric mentality just tells people not to use turn signals and just jump in front of other cars without notice.
Then we get more accidents.
Driving should be a very compassionate activity, but us monkey brains use our most selfish tendencies when doing it. I just take the bus now.
Just out of instinct.
Doesnt hurt to use them anyway ¯\_(ツ)_/¯Yes, because if you don’t do it every time, eventually you’ll forget when it really matters.
It also provides clarity to other drivers. People do dumb things in cars. If someone’s in the turning lane ahead of me without their signal, there’s part of me that’s watching to see if they’re confused and about to do something foolish. Signals = clear intentions = peace of mind.
If you were being tested for your driver’s license, would you use the turn signal to indicate your turn?
Therein lies the correct, and only, answer.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.
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…
Honestly, it’s become so much of a habit that I would sometimes use mine when turning around the perimeter of a parking lot without thinking, despite it being a corner where a turn is the only option.
Yes. Habit.
