Indicators, and their uses.

[slofox]

Two things about indicators...

1. When two lanes merge into one, like at the end of a passing lane f'rinstance, some people indicate to show they are merging and some don't. Wotcha reckon, good idea or bad idea?
Me, I think its obvious that the bloody lanes are merging so indicators oughta be redundant. But then I'm too old to know shit anyway...your opinions please.

2. This one really bugs shit outa me. You're on a multi lane road . You come up behind a truck in the LH lane. You are just moving into the RH lane to overtake said truck and the truckie suddenly flicks on his RH indicator to acknowledge another truckie coming the other way. There is that arse-clenching nanosecond when you see the light flick on, just as you move to pass the truck and you are instantly ten years older. OK the indicator only flicks briefly but it stills scares me when it happens. Maybe they just oughta flick their headlights instead...anyone else hate this? Seems to me that indicators are for indicating what you are about to do with your vehicle so that other road users can get out of your way...NOT to say "Hi!" to your mates on the road...burn 'em I reckon...

[Mikkel]

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I agree completely.

2.

Just like plenty of motorists doesn't bother with using their indicators - there are also plenty who doesn't bother following up on their indicated intentions.


Incorrect use of indicators is bad mkay...

However, I actually think using the indicators where you shouldn't is slightly more concerning that not using them where you should.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

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Doesn't bother me either way...

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Wrong use of Indicators agreed

[MaxB]

Point 1. I would always indicate before changing lanes or direction. I don't think you can assume anything about other road users. Not using indicators is another example of crap driving.

Point 2. Truckies should not do their indicator dance but its all part of that trucker brotherhood thing. They have signals for all sorts. It will be hard to stop. Plus my experience of truckies is a positive one, they have helped me out more often than not especially late at night. Heaps of safe to overtake signals.

Most drivers regard indicators as the same as the winking lights on their Christmas trees. Only use them a few weeks a year.

[MSTRS:Me]

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I think it is a good idea to use them here. If only as a courtesy.

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Never had a 'moment' as described, but I can certainly appreciate the sudden skyrocketing heart rate. On reflection, I agree truckies need to find another 'wave'

[Oakie]

1. Annoys me. To me it's like saying "I'm coming across, get out of my way"

2. Haven't struck it myself

[Max Preload]

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As obvious as it might be, you should still indicate so it becomes just as obvious to the fuckwits you are forced to share the road with - for all you know they think you're one of them!

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It's a fucking stupid practice and the cops should hammer it.

[Maha]

Surely the truck thing a night time only occurance?
And I would always line up a truck (in a two lane situation) ages before I pass it.

[slofox]

Surely the truck thing a night time only occurance?

Nah - seen it all times of the day...

[Mschvs]

Point 1 - if you have just passed a car, and it is still within 50m behind you, I would indicate, otherwise nope! Always assume other people on the road are idiots ... it's safer that way!

Point 2 - Yeah, I think it's stupid of them to use their indicators to do this, either headlights, or why don't they install a "Hello, I'm Driving a Truck TOO' sign on the front that they can flick on and off!! Or "Hi, Want to have a Gay Encounter at a truck stop later?" sign on the front!!

Don't they have frikkin radios to talk to each other on anyway ... why don't they just do that!!

[Mschvs]

Nah - seen it all times of the day...

Happens day as night as far as i've seen!

[MarkH]

Two things about indicators...

1. When two lanes merge into one, like at the end of a passing lane f'rinstance, some people indicate to show they are merging and some don't. Wotcha reckon, good idea or bad idea?
Me, I think its obvious that the bloody lanes are merging so indicators oughta be redundant. But then I'm too old to know shit anyway...your opinions please.

2. burn 'em I reckon...

1. - I don't really care either way because the intention is obvious with or without the indicators - no biggie.

2. Yep - burn 'em. Maybe *555 them and complain about illegal use of indicators. Honestly I feel that indicating when not turning is just stupid and unsafe - indicators have a purpose which shouldn't be ignored and they definitely should not be used when not turning or changing lanes.

I also feel that drivers should use their indicators even when there is no one around to see them. Since car drivers can't see motorcycles there is always a chance that there IS someone around to see the indicators.

[Maha]

Two things about indicators...

1. When two lanes merge into one, like at the end of a passing lane f'rinstance, some people indicate to show they are merging and some don't. Wotcha reckon, good idea or bad idea?
Me, I think its obvious that the bloody lanes are merging so indicators oughta be redundant. But then I'm too old to know shit anyway...your opinions please.

2. Seems to me that indicators are for indicating what you are about to do with your vehicle so that other road users can get out of your way...NOT to say "Hi!" to your mates on the road...

So merging 2 with 1, would it be in your best interest that a vehicle indicate its intention at the end of a passing lane if you are a few meters back in the passinig lane?
Place yourself as another road user using a passing lane for what its intended for, and a Vehicle in front of you in the left hand lane merges into your lane without indicating, when you about one car length away? that may piss you off yes?

[MadDuck]

On reflection, I agree truckies need to find another 'wave'

...you could teach them the 'KB' wave?

[Maha]

...you could teach them the 'KB' wave?

How does the webbed feet wave go again??...