When you are trying to get into a packed lane, do you use your turn signal?

[RoloMather]

It's safer if you do, but you run the risk of jackasses in the back speeding up to not let you in.

If you don't, you usually get in, cutting people off in the process. You run the risk of them rear ending you.

So do you use your signal in these situations?

 

[amdhunter]

Yea always.

 

[Leros]

Yeah. Drivers here are actually nice and will let a gap form so you can get in.

 

[bobdole369]

I just cut people off. This is miami.

 

[Kalmah]

I don't consider not using my turning signal. I just use it.

 

[AdamK47]

Yeah, I turn it on and merge without even looking. It's the best way to do.

 

[nerp]

I do it whenever I change lanes, period.

 

[KeithP]

I don't consider not using my turning signal. I just use it.

This.

I don't think driving like an idiot is the proper defense to people driving like idiots.

-KeithP

 

[kalrith]

I do it whenever I change lanes, period.

This. If I'm worried about someone speeding up, I'll wait to turn it on until I'm already getting over.

 

[FoBoT]

i think there is a law about using turn signals when changing lanes
so yes, i use turn signal when changing lanes

 

[SAWYER]

When I was a dumb teenager I once was leaving a concert and could not get in at all so I opened my door where they could either knock it off the hinge or let me in

 

[Cattlegod]

i always make sure i merge infront of a nicer car than mine. they always move out of the way

 

[FoBoT]

i always make sure i merge infront of a nicer car than mine. they always move out of the way

this is why i don't have to let people in, i drive shitty cars, when i drive my 1990 mazda, you see all the nice cars flinch, they stay far away from me

lots of insurance and a shitty car makes them Lexus owners cringe :awe:

 

[IceBergSLiM]

what ever the situation calls for. If i can make the merge while being polite I will. If I can't i won't.

 

[TridenT]

Yeah. Drivers here are actually nice and will let a gap form so you can get in.

This, mostly.

Although sometimes I(As the person already in the lane) usually speed ahead of the gap so that way I don't get have to get stuck behind the lameass turning into my lane who will SUPER SLOW IT DOWN. Omfg, I have to slow down so much every time some guy gets in my lane in the front. >_<

 

[tallest1]

I always signal.

In fact, if someone tries getting in front of me WITHOUT signalling, I intentionally fill the gap. Its not my job to guess where you want to go.

 

[Spineshank]

Here in PA its usually not a problem. Ive noticed people in Michigan are assholes when it comes to it so you have to cut them off to get in.

 

[Deeko]

In Seattle, the drivers are all little pansies and they will let you in, even if they act like they're going to close the gap. So I signal and pretty much get my way.

On the other hand, I'll let people in, unless they're being assholes about it, in which case I won't. I drive a fairly nice car, but I still don't lose these games of merging chicken. If they cut me off and hit me, its their fault, so fuck 'em.

 

[AdamK47]

This, mostly.

Although sometimes I(As the person already in the lane) usually speed ahead of the gap so that way I don't get have to get stuck behind the lameass turning into my lane who will SUPER SLOW IT DOWN. Omfg, I have to slow down so much every time some guy gets in my lane in the front. >_<

Oh, so you're one of those. As for your car thread in the garage... don't get one.

 

[bignateyk]

No. The only time I use mine is when I am actually making a turn.

I don't use it when changing lanes because 99&#37; of the time people will speed up or slow down or do something else to fuck you over whether intentional or unintentional.

 

[ChanHo78]

DWA I tend to turn my right signal on when turning left and us my left signal when turning right.

 

[ChaoZ]

No. The only time I use mine is when I am actually making a turn.

I don't use it when changing lanes because 99% of the time people will speed up or slow down or do something else to fuck you over whether intentional or unintentional.

Maybe it's because you don't signal.

 

[AdamK47]

Maybe it's because you don't signal.

Ding ding ding!

 

[jlee]

Yes I do...usually someone will let me in eventually.

 

[AstroManLuca]

I always signal. And unlike most people, I actually put on my signal before I start moving over.

I have heard that in the Baltimore/DC area, though, you can't put on your signal because everyone will cut you off intentionally if you do. Anyone care to confirm?