[baz57]

Anyone noticed this? Twice in two days, a 20 something female turning right on a roundabout never indicated. Or at any junction for about half a mile. This appears to be a growing trend with younger drivers. Too much trouble? Hard work? Too busy filing her nails? They wernt even on their mobile at the time, so its not that.........

[dxb335d]

Recently noticed a lot of people not indicating left at roundabouts, annoying.

[kaishang]

In the Police Roadcraft manual, it suggests indicating only when the signal will benefit another road user.

I'm guessing this is not the situation here though.

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by kaishang

In the Police Roadcraft manual, it suggests indicating only when the signal will benefit another road user.

I'm guessing this is not the situation here though.

That's completely obvious. Dead of night, no fucker about..

But people not indicating when others are waiting is stupid.

[jrah]

I feel un-safe if I don't signal, it gives a sense of security if others know what your going to do next

[Kerr]

Is this a new thing?

My real gripe these days is the amount of people driving while got their ipod earphones in.

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by Kerr

Is this a new thing?

My real gripe these days is the amount of people driving while got their ipod earphones in.

Is that what they are doing?

Why don't they just use the cars stereo?

I think that's a little dangerous driving around with ear pieces in.

[Kerr]

Should be illegal.

How can you react to something you can't hear?

[baz57]

Originally Posted by BMW-Power

I feel un-safe if I don't signal, it gives a sense of security if others know what your going to do next

Couldnt agree more. On the roundabout I mentioned earlier, I nearly pulled out, but held back just in case. Glad I did, it avoided a collision. Its all about making it easier for those around you, knowing where you are going!
I am of an age where I was taught to indicate with every change of direction. Overtaking parked cars etc.
If this is the way driving is going, it will slow progress, assuming that the vehicle you see IS coming your way!

Whats are i pod earphones by the way?

The missuses Fiat Panda has a better sound system than that of the standard media package E90

[DUI Elite]

I have a feeling you guys would hate to drive in the US. Plenty of dim witted idiots that don't signal. Its become commonplace to not care to signal here unless a cop is around.

They don't keep out of the passing lanes either.

[Oli]

Originally Posted by Kerr

Is this a new thing?

My real gripe these days is the amount of people driving while got their ipod earphones in.

I think you'll find that they are using hands free !

[zltm089]

Sorry off topic, but today a stupid retarded donkey was sitting in the right land hand!!!!!....seriously wtf!!!! he was doin 30 mph and the speed limit was 40mph!!!....FINE, IF YOU WANT TO DO 30 OR 20 OR 10!!!...But fcukin do it in the proper lane!!!...f**ing animal..., and the left hand lane was empty!!!!....told the mrs to take a pic!!!....

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by zltm089

Sorry off topic, but today a stupid retarded donkey was sitting in the right land hand!!!!!....seriously wtf!!!! he was doin 30 mph and the speed limit was 40mph!!!....FINE, IF YOU WANT TO DO 30 OR 20 OR 10!!!...But fcukin do it in the proper lane!!!...f**ing animal..., and the left hand lane was empty!!!!....told the mrs to take a pic!!!....

Stupid monkeys, found many here going on 65 in fast lane where left hand lanes are empty.

Originally Posted by BMW-Power

I feel un-safe if I don't signal, it gives a sense of security if others know what your going to do next

That is how I feel.

I have frequently seen few elderly changing lanes on A roads without signals. Seriously, they should be offroad.

[raf555]

Moderators can you plz change the title of this thread to "grumpy old men gassing"

Thanks

[Dr Dave]

When driving a truck, I'm always using indicators, even when passing a cyclist or cars parked on the road edge.

But in my car I take the attitude of only indicating if it would benefit others, meaning indicating at junctions, r/a's etc

[baz57]

Originally Posted by raf555

Moderators can you plz change the title of this thread to "grumpy old men gassing"

Thanks

Originally Posted by Dr Dave

When driving a truck, I'm always using indicators, even when passing a cyclist or cars parked on the road edge.

But in my car I take the attitude of only indicating if it would benefit others, meaning indicating at junctions, r/a's etc

Me too. If only everyone were as perfect as us!
BTW Dave, im more than happy with my 330d LCI. Fits my requirements perfectly.

[zltm089]

pic of the tw*t

[BanziBarn]

My gripe with indicating is that people tend to indicate at the same time as they carry out their manoeuvre.

Example - person wants to change lane on the motorway. Instead of indicating before they actually change lanes, they do both simultaneously.

What's the point of that? The idea is that the light tells other road users of what they intend to do - it's not designed to be a confirmation of what they are already doing!

I don't need confirmation - seeing a one ton lump of metal moving across the carriage way is plenty enough evidence for me.

But, I do need warning - that's what indicators are for!

[Oli]

Isn't that a taxi though, which means he can do whatever the fuck he wants!

[A_P]

Originally Posted by zltm089

pic of the tw*t

M4, near brentford?

[ghosty]

i was sat at a quiet roundabout waiting for a car approaching from the right, no indicators so assuming he would pass my path and have the right of way. something seemed strange when he started slowing down as he got closer. the guy proceeded to turn left, and i just sat and started in disbelief as he did so. he saw me staring at him as his did his maneuver and the used his hand to point to the left direction. that left me completely speechless!
indicators on cars are a completely redundant thing of the past, lol!

[zltm089]

Originally Posted by Awfully_Polite

M4, near brentford?

Yes!....its always there you find the biggest tw*ts sleeping on the right hand lane....