• ElectricMachman
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    13 months ago

    Sure. It’s not hurting anyone, and especially on a roundabout it can be very helpful to other drivers.

  • @[email protected]
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    133 months ago

    Over here they’re called indicators and you’re supposed to indicate any change of direction. So yes, I do. Also I’m not a cunt.

  • @[email protected]
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    333 months ago

    Yes.
    Because I don’t think about using my turn signal.
    I just use it every time I’m about to turn.

    • @[email protected]
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      133 months ago

      100%

      I’ve tried explaining this concept to people in my life who insist on considering context when deciding whether to use their turn signal. But about half of them seem stuck on this idea that moving their fingers a few inches is a task that justifies a cost-benefit analysis each time.

      I don’t get it, man…

  • @[email protected]
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    33 months ago

    Honestly, it’s become so much of a habit that I would sometimes use mine when turning around the perimeter of a parking lot without thinking, despite it being a corner where a turn is the only option.

  • @[email protected]
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    83 months ago

    If you were being tested for your driver’s license, would you use the turn signal to indicate your turn?
    Therein lies the correct, and only, answer.

  • @[email protected]
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    193 months ago

    Just because you’re in a turn only lane doesn’t mean other drivers know you’re in a turn only lane.

    The turn signal is for them, not for you.

  • @[email protected]
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    43 months ago

    Yes, because other road users aren’t always paying full attention, or may not be familiar with the lanes. This helps them figure out what I’m going to do, hopefully reducing the chance of an accident.

  • @[email protected]
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    3 months ago

    Yes, because if you don’t do it every time, eventually you’ll forget when it really matters.

    It also provides clarity to other drivers. People do dumb things in cars. If someone’s in the turning lane ahead of me without their signal, there’s part of me that’s watching to see if they’re confused and about to do something foolish. Signals = clear intentions = peace of mind.

  • Scrubbles
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    503 months ago

    Yes. Driving is about predictability. Anything you can to let other drivers predict what you will do is helpful, even if it feels redundant.

    • @[email protected]
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      213 months ago

      I can’t stress this enough with everyone.
      The safest thing you can do while driving is be predictable.

      Don’t speed up/slow down/stop abruptly. Use your turn signals before you need to do anything else.

      Example: I’m in the middle of a 2 lane ave in the center. My turn is coming up. Before I slow down, check my mirrors or turn to see if it’s safe change lanes I turn on my signal. This let’s everyone know I’m going to change what I’m currently doing.

      … Sadly that also means the cars in the outside lane start speeding up because “oh no you’re not slowing me down. I’m important and have things to do”

      This self centric mentality just tells people not to use turn signals and just jump in front of other cars without notice.

      Then we get more accidents.

      • Scrubbles
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        103 months ago

        Driving should be a very compassionate activity, but us monkey brains use our most selfish tendencies when doing it. I just take the bus now.

  • @[email protected]
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    43 months ago

    It’s zero effort to turn on the signal. I say do it every time you’re planning to turn or merge. Why not?

    I guess sometimes if I’m behind a bunch of cars in a turn lane, I’ll wait until I’m up near the front and about to actually turn.

  • HubertManne
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    13 months ago

    yes. there is no stipulation to not use it because of a turning lane.

  • RobOP
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    53 months ago

    I got the idea to post this after seeing 3 cars in one day not use their turn signals in a turn lane. I always use mine, for all of the very good reasons people have been replying with.