No Stupid Questions

Making funof someone for doing the responsible thing is childish and stupid.

As long as you are using them to indicate intent you are using them correctly. At worst you are being extra clear to drivers around you. If you don't use them though, at worst you are an unpredictable driver that might be involved in a crash.

Fuck the people that made fun of you.

P. S I use them any time I do something that isn't driving straight, i don't care if there are others around me, if it's a single lane, if it's obvious, etc. Every time I stray from a straight line I signal it.

I use mine so often that sometimes I accidentally turn them on in sharp curves.

Yes, I use them even if there is nobody around as it’s good to keep the habit. I’ve noticed not many people use them in say a right only lane, but my logic is pedestrians might not know and so you should use it there too.

UK.

Didn’t say anyone mention insurance. If you’re in an accident, and they didn’t indicate when manoeuvring, they’re at fault. Unintentionally tested this out. The opposite is also true, if you indicate, and someone runs into you, likelihood is they will be found at fault.

Yes, i don't even think about it anymore, i just throw my hand on the stick as i turn the steering wheel, even for simple adjustments when i park. It's not as mutch ahead of time at it should be, but still better than most of my country tha might as well not have that stick.

Of course I do. My goal while driving is to be predictable so I can minimize the chances of causing an accident.

In my area, most drivers don't start the turn signal until they've reached the intersection or have already started the turn. Infuriates me to no end. This is also true for left turns at red lights; they don't activate their turn signals until they stop, sometimes not even until the green light, so you have no chance to change lanes before they block you.

Either you use it or you dont. It is good to use it though, make it a good habit. Plus, I want to announce to those around me especially when I am backing up into a garage: I am here, do not stand in my way. If you dont use it, obviously you can cause accidents.

That being said, there is a 3rd group who I absolutely fucking despised:

Those who use it just to show the cops or whoever the fuck around that "look, I use blinkers"

When changing lane or enter a turn, uually this type of driver will go Click-Turn-Click. No head movements whatsoever. Also turning the signal off immediately like the sound of it can cause them brain cancer or something.

Yes. I always use them. I hate when people don't. Oh, so you needed to come over? I would have slowed down if you told me. What are you slowing down for? Move- Oh. You're turning. Wish I would have known that. Dang, I need to pull out and make this turn. Let me wait until that car passes... Oh, they're turning.

It's such a small thing that makes driving safer for you and the people around you.

Always, because I’m not a lazy git or self-centered arsehole.

I get really annoyed when people don't use them. My psychic powers are terrible and I like to not have people suddenly change lanes in front of me or cut me off on the road.

Blinkers are not just for special occasions or discos!

Where I'm going is none of your business.

In all seriousness I'm pretty sure I always do. Even when no one is around. Just good habits.

Anyone use when backing out of the driveway or parking spot?

So grateful to everyone in the comments who use them. Thank you all! Where i live most don't use them. I don't get why; aren't these people annoyed when others don't use the blinker?

Audi drivers huh? For most they’re non-optional when about to manoeuvre, except in the turn-only lane situation you mentioned where you don’t need it (it’d actually potentially signal a lane change).

I remember a driving instructor asking me who I was indicating for when we were practising in a suburb. I couldn't see any other cars but figured that if one appeared they'd want to know my intentions and it would mean it was one less thing to think about.

I fired that instructor.

100%

It's just good practice. If you don't make it a habit you will forget.

Only when I remember to fill up on my blinker fluid.

I use my blinker even when turning into my own driveway and the reason is simple:

The signal isn't for me. It's for others to know my intentions.

One major thing that makes driving with others safer is predictability and your blinkers can help with that.

If I'm in a traffic area or pulling into a traffic area, always. I indicate out of my driveway because I'm going on to a road and there's 2 directions I could go.

my car weighs like 1.6t and people need to know where it's heading.

Indicators?

Yes, only pillocks don't use their indicators. They're an essential method of communication between vehicles and for pedestrians, and an essential safety feature.

I cannot stress this enough, people who don't use their indicators are massive twats and shouldn't be on the road.

They're a danger to themselves and everybody around them.