Indicators can confuse the issue

[Maha]

Had a couple of 'moments' today.
One was, south bound on the old road to Orewa, Mr 'Hat wearing old guy' indicated left approaching the Waiwera turn off, but on second thoughts, no, he wanted to keep going straight, all this happened while I was along side his right rear passengers door. He did wave to apologise though.

Two was, on Woodcocks Rd on the way home. There are three one-lane bridges reasonably close to each other. I was behind a car towing a boat but managed to get around him approaching one of the bridges as he slowed. All good, until approaching the next one, once again, I had a vehicle in front, I was about to pass in the same manner as before. Just as I pulled out to pass, the car indicated right....Fuck me!!
But then he pulled left
I guessed he was indicating for me to pass (like some truckers do?) dont know, but there was nowhere for him to turn right into.

[Owl]

Yeah indicators are not to be trusted and yes, they do sometimes cause confusion. At certain times I often try to make eye contact with other drivers and offer a hand signal as well. Seems to work, as I often get thumbs up or waves.

And we really like waves!

[p.dath]

Wow, overtaking long vehicles (with a trailer), approaching one lane bridges - I hope that wasn't in the direction of the stop signs. You've got bigger nuts than me.

I you were beside his right rear passenger door you were probably in his blind spot.

Oh well, the fun of a day riding.

[Maha]

Wow, overtaking long vehicles (with a trailer), approaching one lane bridges - I hope that wasn't in the direction of the stop signs. You've got bigger nuts than me.

I you were beside his right rear passenger door you were probably in his blind spot.

Oh well, the fun of a day riding.

Yes it was in the direction of the little red arrow, im so bad arse.
On the second point? no he knew I was there, I had been following him for about 1 km before he indicated left and then changed his mind, hence the 'im sorry wave'.

Woodcocks Rd is in the best condition at the moment.

[Katman]

God bless the excitement of the unexpected.

[steve_t]

My cousin was indicating to turn right into a side road. The oncoming car starts indicating left so my cousin starts turning into the side road and the oncoming car plows into his rear passenger door. The oncoming car was turning into the driveway just after the intersection and had just indicated really early. The insurance company ruled against my cousin as he had failed to give way to a car travelling straight. Beware of indicators... but more wary of people who don't indicate at all!

[rickstv]

When riding, trust other peoples indicators at your peril.
Rick.

[rickstv]

When riding, trust other peoples indicators at your peril.
Rick.

[Ocean1]

All this indicating at roundabouts is fucking dangerous too. Sooner or later someone's going to get lulled into a false sense of security and actually believe 'em.

[caseye]

Had a couple of 'moments' today.
One was, south bound on the old road to Orewa, Mr 'Hat wearing old guy' indicated left approaching the Waiwera turn off, but on second thoughts, no, he wanted to keep going straight, all this happened while I was along side his right rear passengers door. He did wave to apologise though.

Two was, on Woodcocks Rd on the way home. There are three one-lane bridges reasonably close to each other. I was behind a car towing a boat but managed to get around him approaching one of the bridges as he slowed. All good, until approaching the next one, once again, I had a vehicle in front, I was about to pass in the same manner as before. Just as I pulled out to pass, the car indicated right....Fuck me!!
But then he pulled left
I guessed he was indicating for me to pass (like some truckers do?) dont know, but there was nowhere for him to turn right into.

Maha, I'm glad you have the sensith! not today or any day for that matter, but not today OK.

[Maha]

Maha, I'm glad you have the sensith! not today or any day for that matter, but not today OK.

Spatial awareness is whats needed with some road users.
Im sure that both drivers were, just not connected so to speak.

I knew what they were up to and acted accordinally, there was plenty of road for me choose from if neeeded.

[Katman]

[GOSPEL]

Spatial awareness is whats needed with some road users.
Im sure that both drivers were, just not connected so to speak.

I knew what they were up to and acted accordinally, there was plenty of road for me choose from if neeeded.

[/GOSPEL]

[caseye]

[GOSPEL][/GOSPEL]

According to Katman and many others who are still in mostly one piece and travel by dangerous motorcycle almost daily.
Knew it would be that situation but you know what I mean too aye mate, that spotted , Op's um the mi, ah, Anne needs ya bro! LOL.

[CookMySock]

Spatial awareness is whats needed with some road users.
Im sure that both drivers were, just not connected so to speak.

For the rest, a carbon shorty with no baffle works damn fine. A sharp squeeze of the loud handle sorts them out.

Steve

[Kittyhawk]

Since when do you overtake Maha?