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Re:the US lays out a road safety plan that will see cars 'ta... by Sohcahtoa82 on Wednesday August 21, 2024 @04:09PM (#41313757)
Some people only use their turn signal when other people are around.

I think that's an odd behavior. As far as I'm concerned, using the signal is just as much of part of a lane change as is turning the wheel. Be in the habit of using it every time and you'll never forget it.

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Re:the US lays out a road safety plan that will see cars 'ta... by wlesieutre on Wednesday August 21, 2024 @05:22PM (#41314308)
The other thing about only using your turn signal when other people are around, is that what you're actually doing is using your turn signal when you're aware of other people being around.

Especially as a pedestrian I think a lot of drivers are basically blind to your existence and then don't bother to signal turns because if they don't notice you then why would they need to warn anyone of what they're about to do with their 6000 pound metal box? And besides, are pedestrians really people anyway?

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