TURNING SIGNALS!!!!!
Yes, I am about to do my little rant on something as basic and easy as Turning Signals!!!
Seriously folks....What the fuck is the matter with you??? All you have to do is flip a little stick, it's even right there at hand level, connected to your steering wheel!!! Maybe it's not the mechanics of flipping that switch that stymies everyone...maybe it's the logistics of how to use a turning signal??
So, lets start with the basics, because obviously that is where most drivers seem to fall behind. Assuming most cars (in Canada anyway) are similar to my car, there is a narrow stick, usually on the left hand side of the steering wheel. It can be flicked up or down, depending on which way you are planning on turning. (up for right, down for left). So that's the mechanics!
The logistics, the theory, if you will, behind the turning signal, is a little bit more interactive. To Properly use the signal, you must know which direction you will be turning...and this knowledge MUST be obtained at Least a couple blocks before you are to turn. When you are a little more than a block (what...maybe 8 car lengths?? Give or take??) TURN ON YOUR FUCKING TURNING SIGNAL!!!! Let the people behind you know that you plan on turning, and which way you are turning, so that they may plan their own driving!!!
And IF you are wanting to change lanes and there is alot of traffic....let me give you a little heads up...TURN YOUR FUCKING SIGNAL ON!! Cause you know what....doing so Informs the cars in the other lane that you want to move over!! And perhaps just Maybe someone (like me for instance) will slow down enough to let you in. If nothing else at least they will be warned before you swerve in front of them.
For those of you who don't turn on your signal until there is already a clearing in traffic, you are causing a slowing of traffic in both lanes. And if you wait until you are already 1/2 way into the other lane before you turn on your signal, you should Lose Your Licence!!!!!
Seriously folks, the turning signals are NOT meant for You!! They are meant for all the other drivers out there....they are meant as communications for the SAFETY!! YES SAFETY!!! of all your fellow drivers on the roads!!
WHOA!!! Bet That made you stop and think huh!!! Yes...turning signals are for OTHERS!!! So, next time you get into your vehicle and your are driving down the road....TURN ON YOUR FUCKING TURNING SIGNAL!!!!
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