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Dadhawk · 10-26-2012, 10:59 AM

I thought I was very consistent with using my blinker until my current "learning to drive" son decided he needed to point out to me when I wasn't using it.

Now I'm much better. Nothing like getting a refresher driver course from your 15-year old.

Speaking of blinkers, last time I rented a car it had the "lane change, 3 blink" flasher in it. Drove me nuts! Took me forever to figure out why the blinker didn't stop when I let go of it.

Ricepuddin · 10-26-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DBacon1052

Ummmm I'm from Philly. Texas definitely doesn't have awesome weather and you can find friendly people anywhere. I'd much rather be in Philly.

I like the heat and hate snow. Also as a whole, most people on the east coast are rude.

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Eurasianman · 10-26-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Speaking of blinkers, last time I rented a car it had the "lane change, 3 blink" flasher in it. Drove me nuts! Took me forever to figure out why the blinker didn't stop when I let go of it.

I kind of like it... Kind of wish our cars had them.

killa.sushi.robot · 10-26-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FR-Shadow

I hate when people don't use their blinkers. I may weave in and out of traffic alot but I always use my blinker....another thing I hate is slow people in the fast lane.

What able when people use their blinkers at the last second....

Turbowned · 10-26-2012, 12:27 PM

Turn signal? Of course not, that's like giving away information to the enemy!!

The time when it bothers me most is when people slow down for a turn, almost to the point of stopping, and THEN throw it on at the last second. Thanks genius, I figured it out already that you were going to turn.

Allch Chcar · 10-26-2012, 01:57 PM

I love blinkers. I use them all the time and frequently give people an excessive warning before I turn.

Dadhawk · 10-26-2012, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

I love blinkers. I use them all the time and frequently give people an excessive warning before I turn.

I see in your retirement years you will be one of those who is obviously going around the world to the left because your blinker is always on....

wrxgoose · 10-26-2012, 03:48 PM

i figured it out! they're worried that Blinker Fluid isn't covered under warranty

Shagaliscious · 10-26-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by killa.sushi.robot

What able when people use their blinkers at the last second....

Yea...I think that is even worse, because those people think they are using them properly, which they aren't.

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Originally Posted by wrxgoose

i figured it out! they're worried that Blinker Fluid isn't covered under warranty

I literally LOL'd after reading this one

ZetaVI · 10-26-2012, 05:49 PM

I use blinkers like it's second nature. Always been helpful for me just because I've been in countless situations when some1 was close to my rear and if I didn't use my signals they'd probably rear ended me. Just be cautious.

wrxgoose · 10-27-2012, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Shagaliscious

I literally LOL'd after reading this one

that was the whole point.

bring some levity into this discussion of idiots (not us idiots, those who don't use blinkers idiots)

White Shadow · 10-27-2012, 03:17 AM

The average American driver just sucks, period. Yes, I'm born & raised right here in the USA, so I'm talking about my fellow Americans. It's sad but true. Lots of people don't use turn signals, have no concept of lane discipline (pass on the left already, damn it!), and drive around with their cell phones either glued to their heads or in the lap while texting.

Has anyone ever driven in Germany? I have and I'll tell you that they are much better drivers. They have great lane discipline. They signal turns and lane changes. They do not pass on the right. They just taking driving seriously in general. Of course there are always exceptions to every rule, but I'm just generalizing. I wish American drivers had a clue on how they should drive.

Turbowned · 10-27-2012, 10:26 AM

I use my blinker even when no one's around...

Shagaliscious · 10-27-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by White Shadow

The average American driver just sucks, period. Yes, I'm born & raised right here in the USA, so I'm talking about my fellow Americans. It's sad but true. Lots of people don't use turn signals, have no concept of lane discipline (pass on the left already, damn it!), and drive around with their cell phones either glued to their heads or in the lap while texting.

Has anyone ever driven in Germany? I have and I'll tell you that they are much better drivers. They have great lane discipline. They signal turns and lane changes. They do not pass on the right. They just taking driving seriously in general. Of course there are always exceptions to every rule, but I'm just generalizing. I wish American drivers had a clue on how they should drive.

This is too true. It really starts with the drivers test. It's almost as if they design it so you can't fail it. But they also don't incorporate enough "normal" driving in the test either. They really need to teach people how to merge, because 75% of the drivers don't merge properly. (just a rough guess)

I am guilty of passing on the right sometimes, but that is only when there is a jackass in front of me that thinks they own the left lane.

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wrxgoose WUB WUB Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Firestorm Location: Charlotte Posts: 2,788 Thanks: 313 Thanked 1,573 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 52 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	i figured it out! they're worried that Blinker Fluid isn't covered under warranty

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ZetaVI Gundam Meister Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: A Gundam Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 320 Thanked 1,010 Times in 510 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I use blinkers like it's second nature. Always been helpful for me just because I've been in countless situations when some1 was close to my rear and if I didn't use my signals they'd probably rear ended me. Just be cautious.

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White Shadow Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 12,000 miles per year Location: Gotham City Posts: 398 Thanks: 11 Thanked 113 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The average American driver just sucks, period. Yes, I'm born & raised right here in the USA, so I'm talking about my fellow Americans. It's sad but true. Lots of people don't use turn signals, have no concept of lane discipline (pass on the left already, damn it!), and drive around with their cell phones either glued to their heads or in the lap while texting. Has anyone ever driven in Germany? I have and I'll tell you that they are much better drivers. They have great lane discipline. They signal turns and lane changes. They do not pass on the right. They just taking driving seriously in general. Of course there are always exceptions to every rule, but I'm just generalizing. I wish American drivers had a clue on how they should drive.

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