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Yes, it’s what you’re taught to do anyway.
At the end of the day there is no reason not to. Not like it takes any effort or costs anything.
That being said, I usually won’t the closer I am to home/on my main commute. Why? Because I’m driving next to the same people every day. The same work truck with a giant butterfly on it and that one dumb ass looking cyber truck. Along with the other 100 other commuters the same day.
…so what? How is that relevant to anything?
Yes.
Mainly because I don’t want to reinforce a habit where I turn and don’t signal.
There has been some confusion about this question: https://www.thewisedrive.com/turn-signals-in-dedicated-turn-lanes/ https://www.thewisedrive.com/yes-you-have-to-use-your-turn-signal/ https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/12/26/watch-live-trooper-steve-explains-whether-you-need-to-use-turn-signals-in-turn-only-lanes/
I think the idea of a “direct course” is useful:
I do pay extra attention to giving a signal when I intend to make a U-turn rather than a typical left turn.
Yes, of course. Every time the car changes direction. Don’t be lazy
Yes.
Because I don’t think about using my turn signal.
I just use it every time I’m about to turn.100%
I’ve tried explaining this concept to people in my life who insist on considering context when deciding whether to use their turn signal. But about half of them seem stuck on this idea that moving their fingers a few inches is a task that justifies a cost-benefit analysis each time.
I don’t get it, man…
Sometimes I’ll be kinda zoned out and realize I just signaled because the road curved.
Over here they’re called indicators and you’re supposed to indicate any change of direction. So yes, I do. Also I’m not a cunt.
Yes, of course I do. I usually signal even when I’m totally alone on the road.
If you were being tested for your driver’s license, would you use the turn signal to indicate your turn?
Therein lies the correct, and only, answer.Honestly, it’s become so much of a habit that I would sometimes use mine when turning around the perimeter of a parking lot without thinking, despite it being a corner where a turn is the only option.
Just because you’re in a turn only lane doesn’t mean other drivers know you’re in a turn only lane.
The turn signal is for them, not for you.
Yes, because if you don’t do it every time, eventually you’ll forget when it really matters.
It also provides clarity to other drivers. People do dumb things in cars. If someone’s in the turning lane ahead of me without their signal, there’s part of me that’s watching to see if they’re confused and about to do something foolish. Signals = clear intentions = peace of mind.
Just out of instinct.
Doesnt hurt to use them anyway ¯\_(ツ)_/¯Yes. Driving is about predictability. Anything you can to let other drivers predict what you will do is helpful, even if it feels redundant.
I can’t stress this enough with everyone.
The safest thing you can do while driving is be predictable.Don’t speed up/slow down/stop abruptly. Use your turn signals before you need to do anything else.
Example: I’m in the middle of a 2 lane ave in the center. My turn is coming up. Before I slow down, check my mirrors or turn to see if it’s safe change lanes I turn on my signal. This let’s everyone know I’m going to change what I’m currently doing.
… Sadly that also means the cars in the outside lane start speeding up because “oh no you’re not slowing me down. I’m important and have things to do”
This self centric mentality just tells people not to use turn signals and just jump in front of other cars without notice.
Then we get more accidents.
Driving should be a very compassionate activity, but us monkey brains use our most selfish tendencies when doing it. I just take the bus now.
This is absolutely the correct answer.
