Blinker when parking

MsAmandaNJ
MsAmandaNJ Posts: 1,248 Member
Do you use your blinker when you see a spot?

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  • chalaivy
    chalaivy Posts: 101 Member
    I usually do if it's a busy area
  • MsAmandaNJ
    MsAmandaNJ Posts: 1,248 Member
    aub6689 wrote: »
    Yes. I tend to overuse my blinker in general. I try to make it so people have a clear idea of where I intend to go.
    Me too. I can't read your mind, you can't read mine, but we all understand signals.

    What do you consider overuse of it?
  • aub6689
    aub6689 Posts: 351 Member
    When it is already clear I intend to turn, when I am in a lane that is turn only and already veering that direction it might not be necessary, but I am in the habit!
  • MsAmandaNJ
    MsAmandaNJ Posts: 1,248 Member
    You sound like a very conscientious driver. I always use my blinker when turning or changing lanes. I keep it going until I'm fully in the lane.
  • MsAmandaNJ
    MsAmandaNJ Posts: 1,248 Member
    ejinvt wrote: »
    aub6689 wrote: »
    Yes. I tend to overuse my blinker in general. I try to make it so people have a clear idea of where I intend to go.

    Yes! I overuse mine too, to make up for the rampant UNDERuse by so many!
    I don't think we're overusing it, it's just the right amount ;-)

    How about this scenario? The road you're on comes to a T, bends to the right, other side has a stop. Do you use it when you go to the right, following the road?
  • brb_2013
    brb_2013 Posts: 1,197 Member
    aub6689 wrote: »
    When it is already clear I intend to turn, when I am in a lane that is turn only and already veering that direction it might not be necessary, but I am in the habit!

    I even use it sometimes for big curves in the road lol..... definitely not necessary. But I also use mine all the time! Even parking spots where there is no competition.
  • capnrus789
    capnrus789 Posts: 2,736 Member
    I try to use it as little as possible. My life needs a little mystery and excitement.
  • MsAmandaNJ
    MsAmandaNJ Posts: 1,248 Member
    brb_2013 wrote: »
    aub6689 wrote: »
    When it is already clear I intend to turn, when I am in a lane that is turn only and already veering that direction it might not be necessary, but I am in the habit!

    I even use it sometimes for big curves in the road lol..... definitely not necessary. But I also use mine all the time! Even parking spots where there is no competition.
    It's a good habit to have, becomes natural.
  • synchkat
    synchkat Posts: 37,368 Member
    I don't. But then again I can be a bit of a rage, aggressive driver. I blame it on having to drive in the city
  • MsAmandaNJ
    MsAmandaNJ Posts: 1,248 Member
    capnrus789 wrote: »
    I try to use it as little as possible. My life needs a little mystery and excitement.
    Nooooooooo!!
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  • MsAmandaNJ
    MsAmandaNJ Posts: 1,248 Member
    synchkat wrote: »
    I don't. But then again I can be a bit of a rage, aggressive driver. I blame it on having to drive in the city
    I avoid it at all costs. If I absolutely have to, I gotta be super focused to not curse and yell at everyone.
  • MsAmandaNJ
    MsAmandaNJ Posts: 1,248 Member
    _MistahJ_ wrote: »
    Blinker's broken, watch for finger.
    A signal is a signal :-)
  • jnichel
    jnichel Posts: 4,553 Member
    I only tell my wife where I'm going. The rest of you are on your own.
  • PurringMyrrh
    PurringMyrrh Posts: 5,276 Member
    edited May 2016
    MsAmandaNJ wrote: »
    ejinvt wrote: »
    aub6689 wrote: »
    Yes. I tend to overuse my blinker in general. I try to make it so people have a clear idea of where I intend to go.

    Yes! I overuse mine too, to make up for the rampant UNDERuse by so many!
    I don't think we're overusing it, it's just the right amount ;-)

    How about this scenario? The road you're on comes to a T, bends to the right, other side has a stop. Do you use it when you go to the right, following the road?

    I'm a great signaler, but I wouldn't use it in this situation as I'm not leaving the road I am on nor coming to a stop to turn.

    Actually, if I was approaching the T in a direction (in this case from the right) where I would be turning in front of someone that was waiting at the sign, I'd probably signal just to make sure they didn't think I was going straight and decide to pull out in front of me.
  • MsAmandaNJ
    MsAmandaNJ Posts: 1,248 Member
    MsAmandaNJ wrote: »
    ejinvt wrote: »
    aub6689 wrote: »
    Yes. I tend to overuse my blinker in general. I try to make it so people have a clear idea of where I intend to go.

    Yes! I overuse mine too, to make up for the rampant UNDERuse by so many!
    I don't think we're overusing it, it's just the right amount ;-)

    How about this scenario? The road you're on comes to a T, bends to the right, other side has a stop. Do you use it when you go to the right, following the road?

    I'm a great signaler, but I wouldn't use it in this situation as I'm not leaving the road I am on nor coming to a stop to turn.

    Actually, if I was approaching the T in a direction where I would be turning in front of someone that was waiting at the sign, I'd probably signal just to make sure they didn't think I was going straight and decide to pull out in front of me.

    Exactly.

    Another question: do you signal before hitting your brakes to turn? I do, gives whoever is behind me a reason for my braking.
  • PurringMyrrh
    PurringMyrrh Posts: 5,276 Member
    edited May 2016
    MsAmandaNJ wrote: »
    MsAmandaNJ wrote: »
    ejinvt wrote: »
    aub6689 wrote: »
    Yes. I tend to overuse my blinker in general. I try to make it so people have a clear idea of where I intend to go.

    Yes! I overuse mine too, to make up for the rampant UNDERuse by so many!
    I don't think we're overusing it, it's just the right amount ;-)

    How about this scenario? The road you're on comes to a T, bends to the right, other side has a stop. Do you use it when you go to the right, following the road?

    I'm a great signaler, but I wouldn't use it in this situation as I'm not leaving the road I am on nor coming to a stop to turn.

    Actually, if I was approaching the T in a direction where I would be turning in front of someone that was waiting at the sign, I'd probably signal just to make sure they didn't think I was going straight and decide to pull out in front of me.

    Exactly.

    Another question: do you signal before hitting your brakes to turn? I do, gives whoever is behind me a reason for my braking.

    For sure before I brake.

    Although, gotta love the brakers that don't actually hit the blinker until they're simultaneously turning the wheel to turn. :laugh:
  • MsAmandaNJ
    MsAmandaNJ Posts: 1,248 Member
    MsAmandaNJ wrote: »
    MsAmandaNJ wrote: »
    ejinvt wrote: »
    aub6689 wrote: »
    Yes. I tend to overuse my blinker in general. I try to make it so people have a clear idea of where I intend to go.

    Yes! I overuse mine too, to make up for the rampant UNDERuse by so many!
    I don't think we're overusing it, it's just the right amount ;-)

    How about this scenario? The road you're on comes to a T, bends to the right, other side has a stop. Do you use it when you go to the right, following the road?

    I'm a great signaler, but I wouldn't use it in this situation as I'm not leaving the road I am on nor coming to a stop to turn.

    Actually, if I was approaching the T in a direction where I would be turning in front of someone that was waiting at the sign, I'd probably signal just to make sure they didn't think I was going straight and decide to pull out in front of me.

    Exactly.

    Another question: do you signal before hitting your brakes to turn? I do, gives whoever is behind me a reason for my braking.

    For sure before I brake.

    Although, gotta love the brakers that don't actually hit the blinker until they're simultaneously turning the wheel to turn. :laugh:
    And then they wonder why they're getting honked at ;-) why bother at that point? Ha!
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  • PurringMyrrh
    PurringMyrrh Posts: 5,276 Member
    I'm a pretty good driver for having a vagina. ;)
  • PurringMyrrh
    PurringMyrrh Posts: 5,276 Member
    edited May 2016
    i just drive around with both signals on just in case

    :laugh:
    I think they just become emergency flashers at that point.
  • jnichel
    jnichel Posts: 4,553 Member
    I'm a pretty good driver for having a vagina. ;)

    Umpossible.
  • wilsoncl6
    wilsoncl6 Posts: 1,280 Member
    Sometimes I'll hit the blinker even when I intend to go straight just in case I change my mind.
  • Dr1nkbleachndye
    Dr1nkbleachndye Posts: 441 Member
    I use my blinkers at all times. Even if I am the only one on the road, just a habit of getting pulled over a lot for having a loud car for most of my life. One less reason for anyone to pull u over, also a necessity when speeding. If you are a speeder, you should be in the habit of using turn signals, it pretty much says "hey I'm going this way, please stay in your lane so neither of us die" :)
  • upoffthemat
    upoffthemat Posts: 679 Member
    MsAmandaNJ wrote: »
    MsAmandaNJ wrote: »
    MsAmandaNJ wrote: »
    ejinvt wrote: »
    aub6689 wrote: »
    Yes. I tend to overuse my blinker in general. I try to make it so people have a clear idea of where I intend to go.

    Yes! I overuse mine too, to make up for the rampant UNDERuse by so many!
    I don't think we're overusing it, it's just the right amount ;-)

    How about this scenario? The road you're on comes to a T, bends to the right, other side has a stop. Do you use it when you go to the right, following the road?

    I'm a great signaler, but I wouldn't use it in this situation as I'm not leaving the road I am on nor coming to a stop to turn.

    Actually, if I was approaching the T in a direction where I would be turning in front of someone that was waiting at the sign, I'd probably signal just to make sure they didn't think I was going straight and decide to pull out in front of me.

    Exactly.

    Another question: do you signal before hitting your brakes to turn? I do, gives whoever is behind me a reason for my braking.

    For sure before I brake.

    Although, gotta love the brakers that don't actually hit the blinker until they're simultaneously turning the wheel to turn. :laugh:
    And then they wonder why they're getting honked at ;-) why bother at that point? Ha!

    Oh, you live in Wisconsin too? Get in the right hand lane to turn left, left hand lane to turn right, sit in both lanes at intersections, run red lights randomly. Worst drivers I have ever seen. I got used to driving in the big city and yeah people were aggressive, but at least you had a clue what they were thinking.
  • bradandrus76
    bradandrus76 Posts: 6 Member
    makingmark wrote: »
    MsAmandaNJ wrote: »
    MsAmandaNJ wrote: »
    MsAmandaNJ wrote: »
    ejinvt wrote: »
    aub6689 wrote: »
    Yes. I tend to overuse my blinker in general. I try to make it so people have a clear idea of where I intend to go.

    Yes! I overuse mine too, to make up for the rampant UNDERuse by so many!
    I don't think we're overusing it, it's just the right amount ;-)

    How about this scenario? The road you're on comes to a T, bends to the right, other side has a stop. Do you use it when you go to the right, following the road?

    I'm a great signaler, but I wouldn't use it in this situation as I'm not leaving the road I am on nor coming to a stop to turn.

    Actually, if I was approaching the T in a direction where I would be turning in front of someone that was waiting at the sign, I'd probably signal just to make sure they didn't think I was going straight and decide to pull out in front of me.

    Exactly.

    Another question: do you signal before hitting your brakes to turn? I do, gives whoever is behind me a reason for my braking.

    For sure before I brake.

    Although, gotta love the brakers that don't actually hit the blinker until they're simultaneously turning the wheel to turn. :laugh:
    And then they wonder why they're getting honked at ;-) why bother at that point? Ha!

    Oh, you live in Wisconsin too? Get in the right hand lane to turn left, left hand lane to turn right, sit in both lanes at intersections, run red lights randomly. Worst drivers I have ever seen. I got used to driving in the big city and yeah people were aggressive, but at least you had a clue what they were thinking.

    Oh you're in Chippewa Falls. I'm originally from Tomah and have since returned but did live in Chippewa Falls for a couple years while going to CVTC. Now I know why you think Wisconsin has the worst drivers. THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY HORRENDOUS up there in the Chippwa Falls/EauClaire area. That was a fair part of why I returned to Tomah.
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