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Why don't BMW Drivers use indicators?

therock

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Vratenza

Vratenza

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Think is alittle over in local context. 

 

I will usually just give a slight nod and a wave a thanks while crossing. 

 

Those that did not stop for me and close shave... I had to try my utmost not to pick up a rock to throw at the rear windscreen. Usually not enough time to whip out HP to take a picture of license plate. 

 

Something we should do here:

 

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Soya

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Think is alittle over in local context.

 

I will usually just give a slight nod and a wave a thanks while crossing.

 

Those that did not stop for me and close shave... I had to try my utmost not to pick up a rock to throw at the rear windscreen. Usually not enough time to whip out HP to take a picture of license plate.

Whip out middle finger beri fast
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Beregond

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actually dun use indicator this problem already spread to all cars.

 

u try taking a look when waiting to turn , how many on their signal.

 

i give it around 30%. from wat i observe these few months

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Freeder

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Something we should do here:

 

Next time when I see BMW driver signal, I will jitao get out of my car n bow Edited by Freeder
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Fitvip

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actually dun use indicator this problem already spread to all cars.

 

u try taking a look when waiting to turn , how many on their signal.

 

i give it around 30%. from wat i observe these few months

When waiting in the queue, I turn off the indicator unless I am the last or first car cos it is irritating to the driver behind me! Edited by Fitvip
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ER-3682

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Think is alittle over in local context. 

 

I will usually just give a slight nod and a wave a thanks while crossing. 

 

Those that did not stop for me and close shave... I had to try my utmost not to pick up a rock to throw at the rear windscreen. Usually not enough time to whip out HP to take a picture of license plate. 

Not Possible at All. [lipsrsealed] ....If People crossing the Road walk a bit faster..already very happy [:)] ,Red man already,still take their own sweet time to walk,horn at them,still show you middle Finger. [furious]

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Vratenza

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Lol.. . Zebra crossing lah. 

 

But yeah... Pedestrian crossing alot buay zhi dong one...  :D

 

Not Possible at All. [lipsrsealed] ....If People crossing the Road walk a bit faster..already very happy [:)] ,Red man already,still take their own sweet time to walk,horn at them,still show you middle Finger. [furious]

 

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therock

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https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/andrew-tai-/turn-signals_b_6211352.html

 

7 Reasons Why Drivers Don't Use Turn Signals

 

 

7. Their Turn Signal is Broken

Some people may not use a turn signal simply because it's broken. Of course, the likelihood of that being the case is extremely small. And if it is indeed the issue, then the driver better be on their way to a mechanic to get that light fixed. Otherwise, they are being just as reckless as someone who forgets or deliberately chooses not to use their turn signal.

6. They Forget to Turn Off Their Signal

Keeping your blinker on when you don't intend to turn can be just as annoying and dangerous as having it off when you do turn. There are plenty of drivers who keep their indicators on for long periods of time because they forget to turn them off. As a result, some of them decide to take care of this issue by never using turn signals again. Neat trick -- except that it can be illegal and dangerous.

5. They are Too Lazy

Sometimes flipping that turn signal switch is just too much work - at least, for some people. According to this survey, 23 per cent of drivers don't use turn signals because they are just too "lazy" to do it. If so many people are indeed lazy to perform such a simple task, it's remarkable that they have enough willpower to drive in the first place.

4. They Want to Cut You Off

When roads are congested, many drivers are in no mood to share their space. As such, they deliberately block anyone who tries to enter their lane. To avoid this problem, some drivers purposely don't show their turn signals, so that they could quickly slip into lanes before anyone would block their access. While their plight is understandable to some degree, they are still putting everyone at risk.

3. They Think Turn Signals are Optional

No matter where you are driving -- a congested highway or an empty street - you are required to put on your turn signal. Yet some drivers seem to think that it's okay to neglect showing the signal when no one is around. Sure, you are unlikely to hurt or offend anyone that way, but that's still not a good habit. According to Greg Fitch, a scientist at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, if you do so often enough, then you may eventually start forgetting to use your signal "when you need to do it."

2. They Don't Have Enough Time

Sometimes you just need to make a turn or lane change almost instantaneously -- either because you missed a highway exit or forgot to make a turn on a particular street. In moments like these, drivers simply perform the action without thinking about any ramifications, which is probably why they also forget to use their turn signal. This can be extremely dangerous since you can easily catch another driver off-guard and get into an accident.

1. They Forget to Turn On Their Signal

The most common reason why drivers don't use their turn signal is also the simplest one -- they forget to flip the switch. This may be partially due to some of the bad habits, we already mentioned (like driving without indicators when no one is around), but the main reason must be the notion that turn signals are simply not significant enough to be used at all. After all, most of us remember "important" things like locking our homes and tying our shoelaces, but using the turn signal is just too much for some reason.

One day, we may see turn signals that switch on by themselves whenever we make a turn or switch lanes. However, for now this technology is not readily available, so until then, please teach yourself to use those indicators!

 



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Kb27

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You'll noticed that the signal light seldom worked, probably defective in most cars.

But hey, the flashing light works very well...flash..flash..flash..honk..honk..honk.

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Beng2

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When waiting in the queue, I turn off the indicator unless I am the last or first car cos it is irritating to the driver behind me!

Especially at night. That makes it two of us.

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Fitmugen

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Just nailed a Black BMW SKK8112U for making right turn from go straight lane. Video sent to TP who assigned an IO. Should be getting summon soon.

 

No need to use middle finger. Technology better

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Fitmugen

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Just nailed a Black BMW SKK8112U for making right turn from go straight lane. Video sent to TP who assigned an IO. Should be getting summon soon.

 

No need to use middle finger. Technology better

Caught the same guy again and sent video to TP. At this rate, his demerit points dunno enough or not
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