I recently read that a study revealed that 57% of Americans admitted to failing to use turn signals when changing lanes. What are some of people's reasonings or justifications for this negligence? Are they too lazy to take the .5 seconds to signal? Are they just not considerate of thier fellow drivers? Or are there justifiable reasons (not excuses) why they don't signal.
2006-06-26 11:21:56 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Those signals are very heavy to move...we wouldn't want anyone to sprain a finger or something....
2006-06-26 11:25:29 · answer #1 · answered by Hula Girl 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yep, I agree with you. I think that there can be several reasons and that this is the reason that when renewing our driver's license, we should be made to take another exam to remind us of the rules-- right now, in most States, we can renew online.
Could be a combo of following reasons:
(1) laziness
(2) cell phone - they are distracted by a conversation that can't wait until they have stopped the vehicle (I am being fascitious)
(3) distracted by music, kids
(4) disregard for anybody else
(5) all about 'me,me,me'
(6) aggressiveness of the drivers
(7) forgot the 'rules' or just ignore them and unless there is an accident because of this lack of consideration by the driver, they won't get a ticket for not using car or hand signals.
2006-06-26 12:45:33 · answer #2 · answered by CJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that sometimes they just forget, that's especially easy for new drivers. I think that talking on cell phones or to other people in the car could also be reasons, the driver is just distracted and forgets to signal. However I don't think that any of these are good reason's, people should teach themselves to signal every time they turn. It's not only common courtesy, but also a major factor in safety.
2006-06-26 12:01:12 · answer #3 · answered by Katie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I only use a turn signal when changing lanes if someone is behind me that is close enough and would have any interest., the same when turning if no one is in front or behind me whats the point????
I dont know where you are from but I have driven all over the world and in almost all countries those drives would be ticketed in the USA if they drove the same way, so keep your snotty comments to yourself.
2006-06-26 11:28:55 · answer #4 · answered by skyyn777 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to just use them for no reason. It drives my wife crazy when I don't... BUT I so use them when it is important. Just picture this.... you are going down a long lonely stretch of highway at night. Haven't seen a car for hours? Then you decide to change lanes because the one that you are in is real rough. Now do you use your signal? No one is there? why??? To me that is like the age old question; if a tree falls in the forest does it make a sound? Traffic, cars all around? OK use them... but other than that WHY?
2006-06-26 16:05:06 · answer #5 · answered by broncosfan1730 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't use my turn signals to change lanes on the highway because more often than not it is a signal for other drivers to speed up so that I can't change lanes... I always use them on surface streets so that I don't get rear ended although it just seems to give the person behind me more time to place their hand on the horn because they don't want to slow down... and as far as others using their turn signals most of the time it goes on as as they are completing their turn as if it helps them turn the steering wheel to complete their turn...
2006-06-26 12:58:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think most people don't have the manner and courtesy in driving these days. People aren't being considered of other drivers on the road, and thinking they owned the road. That's why they just change lanes and not bother to signal to other drivers as they change lanes.
2006-06-26 16:32:50 · answer #7 · answered by PL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So many times people move through this world with only one person on their minds...themselves. Besides being dangerous, not using turn signals is just another example of people not thinking of others. Sometimes, I wish my car had a giant water canon attached to the top that I could use to gently remind people that they aren't the only ones on the road. I'm proud to be one of the 43%.
2006-06-26 11:31:43 · answer #8 · answered by Chainsawmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read a lot of answers that say laziness, but I don't think it's that. I think it's more of just thinking of only yourself. so many people out there don't have or practice a little thing called common courtesy, nor do they show even a little respect for anybody. It's all me, me, me and screw everybody else. Most of them don't even do it on purpose or even realize they are doing it. I've seen it in the way kids are being raised nowadays. Their parents allow them to disrespect any adult. I remember when I was a kid, you were taught to respect adults. So I would have to say the main reason they don't use them is a lack of basic common courtesy.
2006-06-26 15:18:45 · answer #9 · answered by Topcat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wish I knew. There is no reason not to and it is negligent not to.How many accidents have occurred due to someones "laziness" not to use a signal? If it is due to a mechanical problem, fix it. Your actions on the road could save anothers life.
2006-06-26 16:21:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
57% only.... oh well it is probably the same amount of people that does not bother to use the mirrors before changing lanes. Big fun every day on the Freeway!
2006-06-26 11:47:11 · answer #11 · answered by Ruud N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋