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Very good point. Let me create an opportunity for you to comment.
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Perhaps you should have opted for BMW Dynamic turn-signaling which I believe is part of the lane-departure feature bundled with Driver Assist pkg. Then you wouldn't have to get PWNED here. Bro.
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12-03-2012, 11:59 PM | #27 |
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Yeah and I dislike people that "cruise" in passing lane and don't move over...I guess they feel they are going the speed limit and don't need to move.
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12-04-2012, 01:54 AM | #29 |
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I'd be angry if you swerved into my lane with no signals and put us both in danger. If you put on your signals, I can accommodate your lane change or at least expect it if you are in close proximity to me. But if you are 5-6 cars ahead and the flow of traffic is smooth, you can move in and out signal free. I make it a habit to use them, but different driving styles I guess.
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deactivate or disconnect the signal light bulbs (or tell the dealer you don't need those when ordering the car), at least when you get into something, you have an excuse. Otherwise, I would use the signal if that was me.
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"...driving laws and codes vary from state to state, but virtually every state and commonwealth includes a similar law. In fact, the Uniform Vehicle Code, a set of guidelines developed to help states draft vehicle legislation, requires that all vehicles signal their intention to "move right or left upon a roadway" with either electric turn signals or arm signals. It also specifies that the signal be given "continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning." CHAPTER 11 - Uniform Vehicle Code: Rules of the Road - Pt. 2 ARTICLE VI. TURNING AND STARTING, AND SIGNALS ON STOPPING AND TURNING 11-604.Turning movements and required signals (a) No person shall turn a vehicle or move right or left upon a roadway unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety nor without giving an appropriate signal in the manner hereinafter provided. (b) For vehicles equipped with mechanical or electrical turn signals, a signal of intention to turn or move right or left when required shall be given continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning. Enjoy! |
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I don't think OP wanted a lesson in current laws.
I agree with OP, it has happened to me before. In my case I did use my turn signal and there was plenty of space. Guy behind me started flashing his lights and started tailing me. I think some people get their feelings hurt when they're overtaken. Remember, there are crazy crazy people out there. |
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Assuming everyone else on the road is a crappy driver is basic defensive driving and makes a lot of sense. But that's entirely different from acting as if you're the only person on the road who matters and telling yourself that everyone else can shove off if they don't appreciate your douchebag behavior that results from that premise.
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Only if there is someone to signal to. If you are driving on a desserted road and are the only car, is it unsafe? If there is another car and it is 0.5 miles behind travelling 30mph slower than you, then is it unsafe?
People act as if the answer to this question is black and white. It is no more black and white than breaking the speed limit. I speed, but I don't speed in school zones or residential areas, or any other location where doing so would be dangerous. I also use my indicators where doing so provides warning of my intention to someone who may otherwise need to take evasive action or risk collision. But I don't need to use my indicators 100% of the time, any more than I need to obey the speed limit 100% of the time.
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the amount of holier than thou phony outrage in this thread makes me laugh.
"Let me quote the law" so I can show my intolerance over some who doesn't signal in a way my anonymous internet identity deems appropriate... as if every sanctimonious person on this forum has never broken a traffic law... yet also has a passion for high end german sportscars. Driving laws are made for the lowest common denominator to maximize safety. Should you follow them? Yes to the max extent possible. However, there are still plenty of morons on the road that have created the situation we have in the states that will never allow an autobahn... speed limits aside, the mere concept of slow traffic staying to the right eludes most Americans. So for signaling, my opinion is that common sense is key. If you are going to affect the current vector and velocity of one of your fellow drivers on the road-- signal. If you are far enough away, or passing and accelerating, its not really necessary.
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Quoting the highway code on this thread is in essence an act of bigotry. We all know speeding is also against the highway code in most states, and yet I doubt there is a single M5 owner who drives within the speed limit 100% of the time. So what gives anyone the right to throw the rule book at someone else on this while the rule book thrower himself breaks the highway code by speeding?
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You fly boys crack me up with your assumptions lol. Please be assured my intentions were good. I thought some information about the subject would add to the discussion. It was not my intent to have the last word and end the discussion. I admit I do take some solace in my opinion that, on good days, I am an average driver with average skill and attention span and I appreciate drivers that signal their intent to change course. That said, if either of your anonymous Internet identities are in anyway reflective of what you actually do for a living and we should cross paths, I'd insist on buying the beers to show my appreciation. Thanks.... |
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