aaronc879
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- Jan 10, 2006
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It's surprising how many drivers don't use their turn indicators. Some put them on at the very last moment, as if they were purposely trying to "get one over" on their fellow drivers, by springing their decision on them at the last possible moment. In fact, I think that is exactly what is going on. Too many drivers think of driving in terms of them against everyone else, instead of thinking of it as us all collectively trying to get to our destinations, with help from each other.
I don't care much for driving. Like frayne, I used to ride a motorcycle, and felt much more in touch with the environment I was traveling through. Nowadays, I ride a bicycle for all my local trips, and enjoy the sense of engagement. Four-wheeled transport is much safer than two-wheeled transport but, for me at least, it comes at the price of making me feel disengaged from my surroundings.
I have also noticed a big decrease in turn signal use. The ones that do use them turn them on as they are turning which is not the purpose. The purpose is to let other people know what your intent is. If you don't turn it on until you are already stating to turn or change lanes that is useless.