Why do many motorists fail to turn on their turn signals?
- November 22, 2022
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Very often we come across cars on the road, the drivers of which actively change lanes in a dense stream of cars, without bothering to turn on the
Very often we come across cars on the road, the drivers of which actively change lanes in a dense stream of cars, without bothering to turn on the turn signals. Or the other way around: they try to turn or move slowly and relaxed, again without using the “direction indicators”. What is the reason for such actions: rudeness, absent-mindedness or ignorance of traffic rules, the AvtoVzglyad portal came up with.
Motorists’ refusal to use turn signals has become widespread in recent times. Well, okay, this would have happened a hundred years ago, when even turning on the pointer took some effort from a person.
First, a special lever had to be pulled that triggered the complex mechanics of rods and hinges, then a flag was pulled from a special bracket on the side of the car. Now everything is very simple: lightly touch the turn signal lever and the “turn signal” helpfully flashes three times. Press harder – and it will turn off only after the maneuver is completed.
Simple and convenient. But not all modern carriers succeed in this. I ask myself why? Maybe it’s a matter of ignorance of traffic rules? Barely. Still, if you pass the exam “for law”, you cannot avoid the need to use them. Then maybe we’re talking about a category of drivers with innate rudeness and contempt for law enforcement?
It seems that it isn’t either: after all, too many people are noticed in not using turn signals. Often they recline imposingly in the driver’s seat, talking on the phone or holding the steering wheel with one hand, condescendingly explaining to the passenger the meaning of life or their unique recipe for success.
Sometimes, on the contrary, with a concentrated grip on the steering wheel, they “tear” into space with a tense face, hoping to catch up with time. And sometimes they can’t handle the turn signals even at a minimum speed. While normal people are forced to evade their maneuvers, in fact fulfilling the role of guardian angel, preventing “professionals” from having accidents.
So what is ultimately behind such behavior? Intentional rudeness or an attempt to save the source of light bulbs? AvtoVzglyad believes that all these people have one curious feature in common. It’s just that their brains can’t handle the stress of driving.
After all, the higher the speed, the more information the driver receives per unit of time. But the brain, especially not very well trained, does not work faster. In fact, the driver’s IQ level just doesn’t match the speed at which the car is traveling.
As a result, he is forced to exclude processes that, in his opinion, are not so important. For example, the use of turn signals. Although turning on the signal is primarily safety! The fact is that – without realizing it – we drive cars at speeds that far exceed even our reflex capabilities.
So, at a relatively safe speed of 60 km / h, the car overcomes almost 17 meters in a second. And the reaction time of a trained athlete is a boring 0.3 seconds. Therefore, if you make a sudden maneuver without warning, you will find yourself in the affected area of other vehicles. Moreover, the fact that an acute accident does not happen is largely a matter of chance. Not to mention it’s just not very polite.
In other words, if you realize while driving that you are starting to have problems even when turning on the turn signals, the AvtoVzglyad portal recommends reducing the speed to at least a value that will allow you to drive the car again without stress can communicate and without frightening others.
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Photo freepik.com
Photo freepik.com
Motorists’ refusal to use turn signals has become widespread in recent times. Well, okay, this would have happened a hundred years ago, when even turning on the pointer took some effort from a person.
First, a special lever had to be pulled that triggered the complex mechanics of rods and hinges, then a flag was pulled from a special bracket on the side of the car. Now everything is very simple: lightly touch the turn signal lever and the “turn signal” helpfully flashes three times. Press harder – and it will turn off only after the maneuver is completed.
Simple and convenient. But not all modern carriers succeed in this. I ask myself why? Maybe it’s a matter of ignorance of traffic rules? Barely. Still, if you pass the exam “for law”, you cannot avoid the need to use them. Then maybe we’re talking about a category of drivers with innate rudeness and contempt for law enforcement?
It seems that it isn’t either: after all, too many people are noticed in not using turn signals. Often they recline imposingly in the driver’s seat, talking on the phone or holding the steering wheel with one hand, condescendingly explaining to the passenger the meaning of life or their unique recipe for success.
Sometimes, on the contrary, with a concentrated grip on the steering wheel, they “tear” into space with a tense face, hoping to catch up with time. And sometimes they can’t handle the turn signals even at a minimum speed. While normal people are forced to evade their maneuvers, in fact fulfilling the role of guardian angel, preventing “professionals” from having accidents.
So what is ultimately behind such behavior? Intentional rudeness or an attempt to save the source of light bulbs? AvtoVzglyad believes that all these people have one curious feature in common. It’s just that their brains can’t handle the stress of driving.
After all, the higher the speed, the more information the driver receives per unit of time. But the brain, especially not very well trained, does not work faster. In fact, the driver’s IQ level just doesn’t match the speed at which the car is traveling.
As a result, he is forced to exclude processes that, in his opinion, are not so important. For example, the use of turn signals. Although turning on the signal is primarily safety! The fact is that – without realizing it – we drive cars at speeds that far exceed even our reflex capabilities.
So, at a relatively safe speed of 60 km / h, the car overcomes almost 17 meters in a second. And the reaction time of a trained athlete is a boring 0.3 seconds. Therefore, if you make a sudden maneuver without warning, you will find yourself in the affected area of other vehicles. Moreover, the fact that an acute accident does not happen is largely a matter of chance. Not to mention it’s just not very polite.
In other words, if you realize while driving that you are starting to have problems even when turning on the turn signals, the AvtoVzglyad portal recommends reducing the speed to at least a value that will allow you to drive the car again without stress can communicate and without frightening others.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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