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Louisiana drivers and their non use of Turn Signals
Posted on 6/17/21 at 8:40 am
Posted on 6/17/21 at 8:40 am
I've only lived in the Boot so don't have a huge sample size outside of La. Why are turn signals such a kryptonite to about 60-70% of Baton Rouge/New Orleans drivers? Is it low IQ, laziness, lack of situational awareness, or is it to possibly cause a fender bender and get paid? I honestly don't understand how a simple blinker stem on one's steering column is such a task and is the most courtesy thing you can do for fellow drivers.
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Posted on 6/17/21 at 8:41 am to Tomatocantender
Demographics
Posted on 6/17/21 at 8:42 am to Tomatocantender
I have found that Dems are the primary violators in the lack of use of a turn signal... I have a sneaking suspicion it is Dem and racial...
Now, your thread is political...
Now, your thread is political...
Posted on 6/17/21 at 8:43 am to Tomatocantender
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Is it low IQ, laziness, lack of situational awareness, or is it to possibly cause a fender bender and get paid?
Posted on 6/17/21 at 8:43 am to Tomatocantender
Traffic Flow is normally a route cause of this. When traffic is bad, people tend to have an increased sense of urgency to get from A to B, thus neglecting the impulse to notify others because the feeble mind thinks it takes additional time to flip a lever.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 8:45 am to BobLeeDagger
Hard to manage blinkers and play with your fricking phone at the same time. Fo’ Sho’!
Posted on 6/17/21 at 8:45 am to Tomatocantender
Better chance for a rear end collision and free money from a lawsuit.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 8:49 am to navy
It was a major problem even before cell phones. It almost seems to be 2nd and 3rd generation passed down, like stupid begets stupider.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 8:50 am to Tomatocantender
Just to be clear...are you talking about for actual turns and/or lane changes?
One key thing is the lack of enforcement of it. And your point about causing an accident pays is probably helpful too. Especially in LA and how ambulance chasers run that state.
I heard of a town recently that dropped their speeding buffer from 10 to 6mph over to help with revenue.
One key thing is the lack of enforcement of it. And your point about causing an accident pays is probably helpful too. Especially in LA and how ambulance chasers run that state.
I heard of a town recently that dropped their speeding buffer from 10 to 6mph over to help with revenue.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 8:56 am to Tomatocantender
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I've only lived in the Boot
I travel all over for work...it's everywhere...I'd like the power to revoke licenses on the spot! The blinker is just a minor issue...four way stops/roundabouts/right of way at red lights.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 8:58 am to TOSOV
Really couldn't care less about changing lanes...hell both Pubs and Dims do this. I'm referring to every other courtesy situation where a blinker comes into play and also in bang bang situations where a turn signal plays a major safety role. For example, think of 2 neighborhoods separated by a busy road and both neighbors are trying to take a left with a line of cars behind each neighbor. Now picture the cluster frick that could ensue if one doesn't have their blinker on. Actually that's just a somewhat mild hypothetical of even more serious instances.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 9:00 am to Tomatocantender
Yeah, that's a right of way issue and is huge. I've had people flip me off because they think I cut them off...we met at a red light...I was going straight and they were turning.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 9:00 am to Tomatocantender
Yo, if I put on my blinker to change lanes you will speed up and not let me get over.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 9:00 am to Tomatocantender
Using a turn signal makes it easier on everyone.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 9:01 am to Tomatocantender
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Louisiana drivers and their non use of Turn Signals
We use them sometimes.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 9:02 am to Tomatocantender
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Is it low IQ, laziness, lack of situational awareness, or is it to possibly cause a fender bender and get paid?
It's selfishness, just worried about where they need to go with no care of those around them.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 9:09 am to Tyger32
I thought it could be in other states as well but really have not traveled outside of La. in 5 years. All these new AI rating apps like Root Insurance have thousands of risk points, but conveniently don't have timely use of blinkers as a control point. Couple that with Louisiana's comparative negligence laws and soft tissue claims and of course the G guarantee and his dog Penny.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 9:13 am to La Place Mike
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if I put on my blinker to change lanes you will speed up and not let me get over.
And there it is. Idiots are assholes, and if you let them know your intentions they will hurt themselves to deny you.
Posted on 6/17/21 at 9:15 am to Tomatocantender
Even the cops are discourteous drivers. Annoys me greatly
Posted on 6/17/21 at 9:16 am to Tomatocantender
As one who lives outside of Louisiana, I can you it is a HUGE problem in Texas as well!!
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