Good points. I made the traditional right turn signal with my left
arm a couple years ago with an impatient motorist behind me - you
are right it can be misinterpreted! That's when I got real serious
about signalling with my right arm.
And another, if visibility is important, why are the right turn signals
on cars on the right side? Maybe they should be on the left too
(right next to the left turn signal).
Mike
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Date sent: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 12:55:06 -0500
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
From: Robbie Webber <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Re: [Bikies] Mike Ivey's column (hand signal stuff)
> I can tell you why I use the right hand signal when turning right:
>
> People understand it.
>
> The last time I used the bent arm right signal, the driver behind me
> thought I was giving him/her the finger and gave me one back as s/he
> roared by.
>
> I understand the "more visible to people to your left (or wherever)"
> argument. I consider that when signalling, sometimes doing one signal
> and then the other. But really, drivers seem to understand pointing
> where you want to or are planning on going. Makes sense, and it is
> simple communication. And communication is the most important safety
> aspect.
>
> And I'm not sure people really do remember the hand signals from
> driver education. They sure don't remember lots of the other things
> they were taught!
>
> -- Robbie
Michael W. Rewey
5522 Comanche Way
Madison, WI 53704
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