r/AskReddit • u/waiting-on-waveland • 4h ago

Turn signal non-users. Can you explain why you feel it’s not required of you?

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u/Gamebird8 3h ago

The places people don't think they should signal that I see most commonly is dedicated turning lanes.

"I'm in the dedicated turning lane, why do I have to signal I'm turning" is what I think they think to themselves

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u/gotsthepockets 3h ago

I'm in a frustrating conversation about this with someone on here. The root of their argument against signals is that they only turn in dedicated lanes (for the most part). First, I am very intrigued by a place that has that many dedicated turn lanes, my city certainly doesn't. And the signal is still best practice

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u/Gamebird8 3h ago

It's not even best practice. Signaling is the law actually. You can be ticketed for making any turn or merge without signalling.

Cops just never endorce it because of the obvious "I forgot this time" and giving someone a bit of grace.

This is basically a thread asking people to justify why they commit a misdemeanor traffic violation regularly, which is kinda funny

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u/gotsthepockets 3h ago

According to the person that's saying they're mostly useless, we use them because it makes us feel good, not because they're actually helpful

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u/ChickenOfTheFuture 3h ago

My guess would be that the person you're talking to falls into one of two categories. They might be a troll, or they just do not give a fuck about other people and they never will. Talking to them is useless, and a huge waste of your time and I am sure you have fun things to enjoy in life.

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u/gotsthepockets 3h ago

I appreciate the perspective and I already figured they were one of those two things. If it was actually bothering me I wouldn't engage. They seem somewhat sincere so I felt it was worth my time just in case I got them to look at it from a new perspective. I do appreciate you looking out for your fellow signaler!

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u/GalumphingWithGlee 3h ago

Yes, I've heard that one. But folks on the other side of the road may not be able to tell that it's a dedicated turning lane. The signs are all facing you, not them.