I know that BMW drivers are exempt, but has this now been extended to all drivers? :steam:
It's becoming a real ball-ache at junctions and mini-roundabouts trying to figure out where the **** people are heading!
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I know that BMW drivers are exempt, but has this now been extended to all drivers? :steam:
It's becoming a real ball-ache at junctions and mini-roundabouts trying to figure out where the **** people are heading!
Beamer drivers are mostly the worst, followed closely by merc and audi drivers.
With the technology available today it should be possible to fit the car with a device that monitors when the car is turned through 90 degrees (or more than, say, 75 degrees) and whether or not the indicators have been used. If the driver's average is more than 40% of turns without indicating the engine management system could shut down the engine, lock all the doors and fill the car with cyanide gas. People's driving would improve quickly, or at least the worst offenders would be removed from circulation.
I'm all for it :eyebrows:
Ahem, you'll NOT see that from me! It roasts my tits when folks don't signal, so when I'm on the road, I like to set an example instead, for what should be done :)
Honestly, I try to drive as good as I possibly can, and by that I mean courteously and responsibly too, not simply 'textbook', in terms of observing road signs, etc. I think it also helps you to drive well, when you're not surrounded by continual traffic congestion, relaxed and rarely in a hurry to go anywhere :cool:
Marco.
Ha - me, too. I like that! Essentially, there needs to be much more control imposed on the (generally dreadful) driving behaviour of the general public, and hard-hitting penalties meted out for non-conformity.
Folks need to learn (the hard way, if necessary) that when they're behind the wheel, they can't just 'do what they like'.
Marco.
It's a reflection of the people who are driving. Back in the day, we waved a hand signal, even in the rain, to let others know we were turning. Then for many years all but the rudest people signaled! Now, no one cares, if you rear end them insurance will claim it is your fault, so they just don't care. They would have to do something considerate of others, and that would be against what they believe! Self driving cars are coming soon, maybe they'll signal?
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In a nutshell, Russell, it's simply sheer laziness/selfishness, which sadly is rife in the world today. Few folks care a jot about how their behaviour impacts on others, on the road or anywhere else; they're too busy staring at their phones, cocooned in their insular little bubbles! :rolleyes:
Marco.
Funnily I was talking ( moaning ) to a friend about this problem yesterday . It's selfish , lazy , and rude not using your indicator in good time before you manoeuvre :rolleyes: