Lack of arm signals
in [UK Drivers]
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From: Bod on 19 Nov 2009 04:43 I can't remember the last time I saw a driver use an arm signal. I use them occasionally. Is it a forgotten art or do drivers not bother anymore? Bod
From: Bod on 19 Nov 2009 04:48 Bod wrote: > I can't remember the last time I saw a driver use an arm signal. > I use them occasionally. > Is it a forgotten art or do drivers not bother anymore? > > Bod Added to that, it is ESSENTIAL to know these signals IMO. Bod
From: Adrian on 19 Nov 2009 04:52 Bod <bodron57(a)tiscali.co.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying: > I can't remember the last time I saw a driver use an arm signal. Yesterday. A ratty LDV van. I suspect the indicators or brake lights weren't working. > I use them occasionally. Don't your indicators or brake lights work? > Is it a forgotten art or do drivers not bother anymore? Why would you, unless you were compensating for lights that you knew weren't working?
From: Bod on 19 Nov 2009 04:59 Adrian wrote: > Bod <bodron57(a)tiscali.co.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were > saying: > >> I can't remember the last time I saw a driver use an arm signal. > > Yesterday. A ratty LDV van. I suspect the indicators or brake lights > weren't working. > >> I use them occasionally. > > Don't your indicators or brake lights work? > >> Is it a forgotten art or do drivers not bother anymore? > > Why would you, unless you were compensating for lights that you knew > weren't working? Exactly. If your indicators stop working and you're a hundred miles from home, they become somewhat essential, don't you think? When I passed my test (44 yrs ago), the examiner said, "assume your indicators have failed, so for the next ten minutes you must use only hand signals". I'm surprised that the modern test doesn't use the same procedure. Bod
From: Adrian on 19 Nov 2009 05:12
Bod <bodron57(a)tiscali.co.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying: >> Why would you, unless you were compensating for lights that you knew >> weren't working? > Exactly. > If your indicators stop working and you're a hundred miles from home, > they become somewhat essential, don't you think? Have you EVER had that happen to you? No, nor me. And I drive far shonkier sheds than you. > When I passed my test (44 yrs ago), the examiner said, "assume your > indicators have failed, so for the next ten minutes you must use only > hand signals". I'm surprised that the modern test doesn't use the same > procedure. Indicators don't "just fail". |