Dave Head
Turn Signals 3346Dave Head Sounds like the driver ahead of you has his poo together. He decided to change lanes before the last minute...
Sounds like the driver ahead of you has his poo together. He decided to change lanes before the last minute (second) and allowed enough time to make his move relatively safely. He refused to participate in the adversarial driving style that's so prevalent today. Kudos to him.
No, I know there are numerous reasons people use to justify not signaling, all of which are nonsensical.
Huh? How would he be better off? He accomplished his task in a presumably safe and legal manner. Your alternative causes him to appear like a MMFY privates who doesn't know how to drive while accomplishing nothing more.
Turn signals are always a good idea. The number one excuse for crashes is, "I didn't see the other vehicle". Everyone makes occasional mistakes clearing their right-of-way. A signal is good for notifing the driver you may have missed that you're planning a maneuver.
It's a good idea to know the entire purpose of signaling. On surface streets the first purpose is to notify drivers to your rear that you *will be* slowing to turn. Today's common practice of slowing first and then signaling as the turn is imminent (or already beginning) is pretty much a waste of alternating direct current.
Cops don't drive any better than the general population, although they should. But cops aren't born cops, they learn pooty driving habits from their parents just like everyone else. Driving skill isn't issued with a badge. Consequently, it probably seems like a minor infraction if any at all because the cop was taught and applies the same poor habit. -----
- gpsman
