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SIGNAL YOUR INTENTIONS

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  1. blkprlz

    blkprlz Formula 3

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    Here's another one for you,.........so many wait till they perform the 'act'!!
     
    blkprlz, Aug 30, 2007
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  2. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    I find I have no issues with my middle finger...........yet :eek::eek:
     
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  3. Jerrari

    Jerrari F1 Veteran

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    ??????
     
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  4. Tobias

    Tobias Formula 3

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    I never signal when I drive. I don't want people to know what I'm thinking.
     
    Tobias, Aug 30, 2007
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  5. DGS

    DGS Seven Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    From an engineering perspective, turning on your blinker when you're halfway around a corner isn't a "signal", because it conveys no non-redundant information. A medium without information is called "noise".

    Well, engineers also understand the notion of "Need to Know" information. :D
     
    DGS, Aug 31, 2007
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  6. GrigioGuy

    GrigioGuy Splenda Daddy Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    If you signal around here, you get blocked. The only time I signal is when I AM merging into that lane, whether you're there or not. At that point, it's not so much a signal as a warning... :D

    More Mass == Right of Way ;)
     
    GrigioGuy, Aug 31, 2007
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  7. wiseleo

    wiseleo Rookie

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    Feel free to drive behind me. I always use my turn signals and follow autobahn rules of passing except when impossible.

    I get seriously annoyed at having to guess what the drivers will do. Lack of ability to see through their tint makes it worse.

    Although when my top is down, people tend to merge into my lane unexpectadly less.

    I see so much unsafe stuff, it's not funny. I'd like CHP to pull over motorists with underinflated tires. The handling and braking is compromised too much for that driver to be safe.
     
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  8. dsevo

    dsevo Formula Junior

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    +1. I never signal because then people speed up to not let you in. It's a vicious cycle I guess.
     
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  9. davidgoerndt

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    Hey, you hit on my biggest peeve too! Here in FL, people changing lanes and signaling seem to think just because they are signaling, you need to let them in, I do sometimes, but the signal is a request, not a demand.
     
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  10. hardtop

    hardtop F1 World Champ

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    I can't figure out why engineers have not come up with a reliable signal mechanism. It's clear to me that at least half on the road are inoperable. Someone should do something!

    Dave
     
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  11. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Cars can sense when they're drifting out of a lane (or at least some luxury models have this). How about automatic activation on the turn signal when that happens?
     
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  12. blkprlz

    blkprlz Formula 3

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    Whoa there fella, don't get your shorts in an uprise!
    Enjoy your trip to the States.
     
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  13. DGS

    DGS Seven Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    How about automatic re-activation of the driver? :p (Cattle prod in the seat? ;))
     
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  14. ZINGARA 250GTL

    ZINGARA 250GTL F1 World Champ Owner

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    How about staying awake and paying attention. DUH!

     
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  15. ZINGARA 250GTL

    ZINGARA 250GTL F1 World Champ Owner

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    Since you are not thinking, I agree.

     
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  16. ZINGARA 250GTL

    ZINGARA 250GTL F1 World Champ Owner

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    Thinking and paying attention coudn't hurt.

     
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  17. ZINGARA 250GTL

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    Your mother never taught you that. That signal is not a challenge to your manhood. Oops! Yes it is. YOU FAILED! Puss*

     
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  18. TopElement

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    Come to the US and do that, and you'll soon be posting the the threads about "Americans with guns."

    It absolutely pisses me off when drivers don't use their turn signals. Use the damn things, and let people know what the hell you're gonna do!
     
    TopElement, Aug 31, 2007
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  19. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    Yes. It's a privacy issue.

    If you want privacy stay home or (gasp) take public transportation.
     
    PhilNotHill, Sep 1, 2007
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  20. rcallahan

    rcallahan F1 Rookie Owner

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    Does my car have a device to signal? I guess I'm going to pull out the Manual! :)

    Bob
     
    rcallahan, Sep 1, 2007
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  21. Glassman

    Glassman F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    A big help would be not to smoke and talk on your cell phone while driving. This really makes it difficult to change lanes and signal.
     
    Glassman, Sep 1, 2007
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  22. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    Haha

    Two most unused items that come with a car for Americans:

    Turn signal.

    Owner's manual.
     
    PhilNotHill, Sep 1, 2007
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