When driving, do you use your blinker?

Question

...is it too difficult to use your blinker?
...do you care if you do?
...do you care if anyone else does?
...is it safety precaution?
They were made for something or are they useless?

Answer 1

I use them more often then not. I think it's more of a safety issue when there is a lot of traffic and cars on the road.

Answer 2

Actually the only time I use my blinker is while driving. I find it rather useless at any other time. It's only difficult to use when I am not in the car. Do I care if anyone else uses theirs? well..

I NEVER depend upon it. Seeing someones blinker on can mean absolutely nothing, I have seen people drive for miles with it on and I have seen it blinking to the left and they make a right turn.
Go figure.?.

Answer 3

I use mine...but apparently for most people in the state of Michigan, the blinker must have been an option instead of standard. Really annoys me when people don't use or don't turn it on until they are mid-turn or forget to turn it off after changing lanes. Then on our way home from a trip up to Detroit, a young woman was considerate enough to engage her blinker while in the center lane - however, she decided she wanted the left lane while her blinker was indicated the right lane...and an SUV nearly needed a new paint job as a result.

Answer 4

Its very Important to use your blinker. Driveing is 90% of paying attention to what other people are doing. You cant trust them as much as you can trust yourself. Since the blinker is located close to the wheel on the left, Its easy to control when you are driving. It you switch It up--your blinker turns on to go right. When you switch it down--obviously its to turn left. Not only is it a main part of driving, but not using your blinker is against the law. If a cop sees you, you will get pulled over.

Answer 5

Yes! You can get in trouble for not using your blinker. Yeah, I get pretty ticked off if someone's not using their blinker or if they put their blinker on and don't turn or something because that's pretty dangerous. It's not hard at all to use a blinker.

Answer 6

I always use my blinker! It is easy to use, I care if I use it, I definately look down on a persons driving ability if they fail to signal, it is definately a safety precaution and they are definately useful!

Answer 7

Yes, I use my blinkers. I have lived in a dozen states, and it is a nuisance everywhere when drivers don't use them. Florida is the worst, I think. It is like saying, "excuse me," when you walk in front of someone, just basic courtesy to let someone know what you are doing--especially at a very high rate of speed.

Answer 8

I use it because I want people to know where I'm going so they won't hit me. Using the blinker comes very naturally to me. It irritates me when other people do not use their blinkers.

Answer 9

Yes, I use it. I don't see how anyone could say it's too hard; it's just one little push. Yes, they're for safety. It's a warning to other drivers that someone's going to stop or pull out in front of them. It lets other drivers plan ahead a little.

Answer 10

I use my blinkers more often when traffic is much heaver turning the commute hours or when car are very near.