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

[TheWart]

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?

I live in the nova/dc area and even on 395 or the beltway, I find that if you use your blinker and be a reasonable driver, people will let you over. Besides, since everyone is only going like 5mph, it is not a big deal to let someone merge in front of you haha.

The thing that upsets me are the people merge at the last possible, second, causing everyone in the non-exiting lanes to have to slam on their brakes behind them.

 

[OverVolt]

I live in the nova/dc area and even on 395 or the beltway, I find that if you use your blinker and be a reasonable driver, people will let you over. Besides, since everyone is only going like 5mph, it is not a big deal to let someone merge in front of you haha.

The thing that upsets me are the people merge at the last possible, second, causing everyone in the non-exiting lanes to have to slam on their brakes behind them.

Found the root of the traffic congestion. Everyone needs to stop slamming on their brakes at 5mph.

 

[TheVrolok]

I just cut people off. This is miami.

I always do. ^^ South Florida drivers are the worst I've ever experienced.

 

[SnottyScotty]

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.

After 30 years I'm still amazed at how effective using a turn signal is for getting into a crowded lane even here on the east coast. I was one of those pansies in Seattle until 2003. Spent 2 years in Texas, driving rush hour in Houston made me a much better driver.

 

[Friendo]

If I'm the only 1 on the highway, no.

 

[OverVolt]

With all the BS that happens on the road it makes me wonder why anyone would think driving a nice car is a good idea.

 

[SparkyJJO]

Yes.

Those that don't and just cut me off to get over irritate me.

 

[Sureshot324]

I turn and signal at the same time, effectively eliminating the purpose of the signal.

 

[SonnyDaze]

Always signal before making a lane change or attempting to. Damn son, everybody know that.