People are getting better about turn signals around here. Of course we have people that keep them on just in case they might turn in the next 6 blocks.

Also, please bear in mind that hazard indicator lights (both turn signals flashing at the same time) are intended to warn other users of a genuine hazard, such as your car having broken down in traffic. They're not there so you can do really stupid things such as stop in heavy traffic for no reason, reverse up access ramps following a wrong turn, do U-turns where not permitted and so on.

Turn signals should almost always be used. Roundy rounds are confusing. Especially if you are not sure which turn to use. You use your blinker for the next turn. Not the right one, and you cancel. Think the next one is your turn. Have to cancel it again. Now it's the 3rd turn, and it is the one you want. They don't know if you are turning or what. Those suck in a semi.

I almost always use my signal. One big exception rather than the rule was when I lived in Phoenix. You'd look in your mirrors to switch lanes. You have a safe merging distance. Throw on your blinker, and BAM! The asshole speeds up so you can't get in. That happened extremely often. Think most NYC cabbies use them?

Here's a bit by Carlin.

I always use them but I drive school bus and you always want to let the other drivers know what you're doing. I see plenty of goofy driving. Today there was an older woman making a left hand turn who was in the left lane except it was a two lane road and she was in the oncoming traffic lane. I watched her turn and then proceed to hug the right in the bike lane going about 10 miles an hour. Should not even be allowed to have a license.

Always! You can't read my mind and I can't read yours. It is that simple.

I find that most people who DO use their turn signals, use them improperly. They turn them on right at the time they start turning. They’re supposed to be used to signal INTENT to turn, I.e., about 6-7 blinks BEFORE one turns.

Many decades ago I was riding my 50cc Honda bike downtown. A woman was in the right turn lane with her right turn signal on as we were approaching the intersection. I was in the left lane - which was the thru or left turn lane. As I pulled up alongside her (she was slowing for turn and I was going straight), I had a gut feeling that all was not what it seemed. So I eased back just enough to get behind her laterally - and sure enough - she turned LEFT - right in front of me. Never saw me.

If I am in a right or left turn only lane, I do not use my signals...it is redundant...the rules for traffic circles are odd...here, the person on the driver's left has the right away if they are already in the circle...signals are not required but sure appreciated...

I turn my signals on even when I pull into my own driveway...better to over do it than under do it ...also, lights are not for seeing all the time...it is to be seen...nothing is worse that an dark car at dusk with no lights...ugh

Is this a polemic on life or ...?

If you'd not stopped he would have waited.

...a reason to stay out West.. I’ve spent a lot of time on the road over East - and these (damn) people ..will not signal! Was pulled over driving a daughter to the orthodontist cuz a cop ‘didn’t see me signal’ a lane change in OR. I did, and he believed me.

‘Over here,’ it’s frustrating beyond description watching some asshole drift into a neighboring lane, pull a move as you described, or ignore common courtesy - let alone safety. Undercover cops are thick on the interstates ... but it doesn't appear to be enforced.

In VA, a third of them are on the (phuckin) phone, too

You need to pull him over and tell his bringer fluid is low. Signal lights not working lol

As I was leaving a stores parking lot today, the van in front was backing up with no back up lights,fuses blow,bulbs burnout, but a considerable amount of money was spent designing and making turn signals,why not use them??

Some to people are to lazy to use there turn signal. It's another reason why this world is so fucked up and seems it's not going to change for the better.

No shit been there

Yes, some people are very inconsiderate that way.