Do You Use a Car Turn Signal? - Liotes Mission

When I was 17 I started taking driving lessons and also practised in my father's car, but then I decided to go hitchhiking around Europe and stopped paying for driving lessons to save up for that. I never took the test, but I certainly used the indicator every time when I was learning to drive.

Here in Hiroshima, indicator use is a bit erratic. Most people use them most of the time, but quite a large percentage don't bother.

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!ALIVE

Sure, I always use it to indicate my movements and drive safely.

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!WINE

Yes, in general... if there are other cars around. Sometimes no if it's obvious that I'm taking a turn, i.e. in a turning lane with a bunch of other cars that are all turning at a light because that's what the lane is for.

I tend to use it all the time, but sometimes I don't use it when I am in the lane that is turning left or right only. I think that if the decision isn't determined, you should use it. However, it doesn't hurt to turn it on even if you are in the lane with that direction.

Yes, it is obvious here.

I always do, in some parts of the US they will pull you over if you don't. Plus it's a common courtesy and safety issue in my opinion.

When I started the process of getting my driver's license, and consequently learning to drive, I thought that signaling with the turn signal on a car or motorcycle was nonsense. In my mind, it seemed unnecessary. Over time and with practice on the road, I realized how much of a difference this simple gesture makes. Turn signals help other drivers make safer decisions when changing lanes, turning, or performing similar maneuvers.

Today, I get very annoyed when someone suddenly changes lanes without even signaling their intention. This not only shows a lack of road manners, but also puts everyone's safety at risk. Nowadays, using my turn signal has become an automatic habit for me, something I do naturally, out of respect for others and for safety.

I'm retired from driving because I prefer to let Uber do the work. Now that you have made me think about it, one of my many reasons is to avoid idiots that don't indicate.

But I can't avoid it completely. Because as a pedestrian, I'm even more at risk from these fools. Trying to cross a road near a busy junction is a nightmare when you don't know which way the vehicles will turn. And if you make the wrong assumptions, you soon realise that the creeps who can't find the indicator switch definitely know where the horn is!

On the other hand, most of my grumpiness is reserved for fellow pedestrians. Not that we are fitted with pedestrian indicators. But if we were, the walking equivalent of a bad driver would refuse to use them. Walking on busy streets, people stop or swerve without warning. Never bothered to look if anyone is in the way.

Anyway, this is turning into a real grumpy rant. So I think I need a holiday. Like everyone else here is doing! 😃

!BBH

Yes, I think most people around here use them. It's one rule that makes perfect sense.

I always use my indicators. They're there to protect us! And I've also noticed that the more expensive the car, the less people use their indicators. 😆

It is a must for me and I don't like it when people don't use it. Makes the roads very unsafe.

There are two reaons to use it:

1. If you are driving you expect that other cars use turn signal so you can decide what to do. Example, In a roundabout (circle way),changing lane or intersection , the turn signal shows the driver intentions there, so you can proceed or not. If someone do not use it you will need to wait because you don't know whatafuck the driver is going to do. So you should do the same, use turn signals to express your intention. It can create an accident in a road, when someone change lanes without using it. Imagine that I am behind a car in the right lane, I use my turn signal to the left to trespass the car, and in that moment the guy go the left lane without any warning...
2. It is illegal to not use it in here. Failure to use a signal can result in fines and demerit points. If there is a cop nearby, he will surely stop you.

Force of habit. I will automatically use the signals every single time. Not to mention my country is generally pretty strict on rules and regulations.

I always use it but I see many other drivers who don't and it really is a danger.

Hmm, not a car driver here, but I think it's quite common for people over here to use the signal. Hehe.

I use it because I do not want a motobike scratch or bump my car side when I am making a turn. They are overpopulated here

I use it practically all the time, I think it's super important to use it so as not to cause problems for others and for ourselves. Sometimes I forget, but I do everything I can to wear it.

I try to turn on signals always. Even if road in front of me clear and there isn't any car. As it said it's better to prevent, especially considering that besides car drivers on the roads we have cyclists.

Sometimes people don't use it. It's annoying when you are walking, wait the car pass to cross and it enter the road. If he just used the turn signal I wouldn't need to wait :/

i don't drive, actually i cannot drive

In mumbai, two wheelers hardly wait for the signal to go green, just drive through.
what's car turn signal? :-)
But a very Few do follow, but majority are in hurry to reach somewhere.

In Uk though, everyone follows the rules, don't want to be caught by big brother to get fine and negative points on licence. Few exceptions still exists :-)

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Not many people use their turn signals here because there aren't many cars, but in the city, I see every car using their turn signals, and it seems like it's mandatory. Otherwise, the car behind you might not slow down and bump you.

I always use it, and it's mandatory, so it's for security reasons so you don't get any surprises.

I don't use it because I can't drive, but my husband uses it all the time. :)

Not using a turn signal is a sickness! I make sure to use my turn signal. Communication keeps other drivers keep keeps them from hitting my vehicle, which keeps my insurance from going up.

Inflation is crazy enough, I don’t need my insurance going up any more. I’m a turn signal power user!

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I used it a lot when I am on my scooter or when I drive car. at least I can give a heads up for people behind me,, or infront of me in case I might need to cut its passage.
Although I still can see sometime people are just to lazy to use it here in my country. !LOLZ !PIZZA

Oh yes, I do give a turn signal, and most drivers in the country do the same. I get annoyed if someone ahead of me suddenly turns left or right without any warning, or when another car coming from the opposite lane suddenly crosses in front without giving a signal. The blinkers are there for safety reasons :)

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