What makes a good driver...specifically....I want to be one.
#31
10-07-2007, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Rockee
I am aware of city vs. hwy driving. What I am trying to say, and sometimes I dont make my point very well when typing, is that after you start and are in the process of your turn, where exactly is the threat from if your signal is canceled?
because they should still be yielding to you
I leave my turn signal ON until I can get up close to the speed limit. I want them to see it and wonder what I am up to....because at least they'll hopefully be paying attention. I've noticed many Canadian trucks entering the Interstates and canceling their turn signal....then putting on their 4 ways.....and depending on the where and when.... I will also do so.
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#32
10-07-2007, 01:07 AM
Originally Posted by worldisnotenough
I think the first and best asset is a driver who does not drive exhausted. One who actually gets some rest. I know some people need more sleep than others but driving when you are past the wall will make you make all the mistakes listed above. Except maybe the crazy beef about the lights skywalker was ranting about.
#33
10-07-2007, 04:09 AM
I said "because they should still be yielding to you and are also blocked" I have been driving long enough to know not to take things for granted and to also not expect people to yield to me or for me. If everyone is so set against self canceling signals, give me a "for instance" where it would be a problem, not just a "Danger Will Robinson". I also have to question why you would leave your blinker on for so long Skywalker, I have read many if not all of your posts and they all have good insight and advise in them. But you know how long it can take to get up to speed and to leave your blinker on for so long is just giving them the wrong signal. What happens down the road and the same driver that was wondering what you were doing before now decides that your blinker is on for no reason.
#34
10-08-2007, 01:55 AM
Originally Posted by Drew10
Rockee said:
Its not that obvious to me. How often do you make a turn in the city or anywhere, where you have to adjust your turn to the point that your signal would cancel? I would rather have self canceling signals any day
Highway use, changing lanes, doesnt require enough wheel turn to cancel the signal anyway. (Think of your 4wheeler).
About the only person that I could see getting confused in a situation like that is the person/s behind you and since they are behind you they must be following you into your turn, so if they are dumb enough to try something, like cutting inside, I dont see where a blinker would make any difference.
It only takes one to be confused, possibly the most dangerous one would be the person behind you or on one of your sides. 4wheels and local drivers dont know how to drive or react when manuevering around us. I dont want to contribute to the situation. Self canceling turn signals would be more of a detriment than any good they would do for us as drivers. Personnally I dont mind canceling my own signal. Let's say you are in a right turn only lane (no outer lane choice) and turning right onto a four lane (two in your direction.) Of course we KNOW that we SHOULD continue the turn into, and staying in the RIGHTmost lane, but it is not always the case, and sometimes not possible. Half of your truck is in EACH lane. I would RATHER have the signal cancel so that the 4wheelers have to WAIT and see which one I end up in, that to assume something and go around me. I understand what you are saying. If going for the rightmost lane, you will have to swing wide, then aim for the sidewalk, then turn the cab BACK to the left to stay on the road.... but by THIS TIME..... the fact that you are turning RIGHT is pretty dang OBVIOUS!! And only a FOOL would try to cut inside you to the right. However, IF you actually need to stay in the left lane (maybe to make a left turn right away... or to drag your tandems around a really sharp curve without hitting a pole.... I DON'T want the 4wheelers to think the left lane is clear because my blinker is still indicating to the RIGHT! And the REAL point of my beef is that once you safely make the turn, the fact that the signal doesn't cancel, while you are busing going through the gears, can give the WRONG impression to the car at the next intersection or driveway... that you are about to turn right AGAIN into the Walmart parking lot, so he jumps out in front of you! Consider the situation of pulling out of a truckstop right on the corner of an interstate. Interstate runs east and west. Truckstop in on the southeast corner. You signal right and turn right onto the crossroad, and approach the light at the on ramp to your right.... heading EAST. The light is green and you want to go OVER the bridge and turn left to go WEST. The oncoming VW thinks you are taking the onramp to go EAST, and wants to beat you to it, so they make a hard left and gun it.... right into YOUR path as you are actually intending to go straight ahead! The resulting accident will be YOUR fault... AND a "preventable," because you FAILED to cancel your blinker and were giving the WRONG signal to the oncoming traffic. I have been out here a mere two years, now, and only a very FEW times have I FAILED to activate my blinker to give the proper signal before making a turn or lane change. But, I cannot COUNT the number of times that I have forgotten it was on, and rolled through an intersection only to see someone make an emergency stop, and THEN realize I had confused them by giving the WRONG signal!! ALL BECAUSE OF A NONCANCELLING SIGNAL!! Not ONLY does the DANG thing not cancel..... but (in my truck) it doesn't even make a PEEP!!! :shock: :roll: Besides.... as everyone knows..... that dang "blinker fluid" costs about 5 bucks a gallon!!!! :lol:
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#35
10-08-2007, 03:45 AM
Never let the other guy drive your truck.
When someone is doing something stupid on the road and you find yourself driving aggressively because of it... When you go for one higher gear going down that hill or speed up in a blizzard because other drivers are passing and ragging on you over the CB... When you start rushing through a back-in because you're blocking traffic and people are laying on their horns... ...you're letting someone else drive your truck. Keep your head, don't rush, and trust your own judgment. Not to say you shouldn't take advice from the vets, but in the end, you're the one in control--stay that way. Fantastic question, Zen, and one I wish every new driver would ask. 8)
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#36
10-09-2007, 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Rockee
I said "because they should still be yielding to you and are also blocked" I have been driving long enough to know not to take things for granted and to also not expect people to yield to me or for me. If everyone is so set against self canceling signals, give me a "for instance" where it would be a problem, not just a "Danger Will Robinson".
I also have to question why you would leave your blinker on for so long Skywalker, I have read many if not all of your posts and they all have good insight and advise in them.
But you know how long it can take to get up to speed and to leave your blinker on for so long is just giving them the wrong signal. What happens down the road and the same driver that was wondering what you were doing before now decides that your blinker is on for no reason.
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Forrest Gump was right....and some people literally strive to prove it.....everyday. Strive not to be one of "them".... And "lemmings" are a dime a dozen! Remember: The "truth WILL set you free"! If it doesn't "set you free"....."it will trap you in the cesspool of your own design". They lost my original "avatar"....oh well.
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