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ChrisGeritol t1_jdo5g47 wrote

Let's make it easier. The turn signal goes on BEFORE you ever slow down. The signal is to SIGNAL that you are changing course (including speed).

While we are at it, if there is a continuous center turn lane, you put your turn signal on before moving to that center lane and you decrease speed only after your entire vehicle is in that center turn lane (this assumes there isn't another vehicle in that lane that would make this not reasonable).

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Sozins_Comet_ t1_jdorf2h wrote

This is how my father taught me to drive. Only exception is when the separate turn lane is significantly short and you don't have enough space to slow down without slamming the breaks.

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createusernametmrw t1_jdofjrj wrote

Yes! Especially the 2nd paragraph! Hardly anyone seems to follow that where I live.

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I_dress_myself_ t1_jdq635m wrote

I would like to add that turn signal doesn’t give you the right of way so be careful.

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LostMyKarmaElSegundo t1_jdr0gi9 wrote

I always explain it as a turn signal indicates your intention. If you don't signal until you're already doing the thing, it's not helpful.

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