07-29-2021, 03:27 AM
I am sure the reader is plenty familiar with the dangers of a forgotten signal when you arriving at the following intersection. How many of us have promised themself "won't let it happen again", only to get angry looks from one misguided driver a few days later.... if you're lucky.
There are plenty of electronic gadgets on the market, but their shops' websites design are more than often better than that of the "signal minders". Some don't do it, some don't last, some need constant attention. If you doubt my words, look up your fave rave on Amazon, and go to the comments section. None of them gets away without unhappy comments.
The solution ? A sort of mnemonics, trick your mind. Here is what works like a charm for me. It will work for you if you follow the simple instructions without thinking too much about it:
a) go out and ride
b) when you arrive at any intersection, any time, all the time, turn your signal off
c) when you see opposing traffic with a left signal on, turn your signal off
d) when somebody pulls out from a driveway on your right, turn your signal off.
Did you notice, I didn't say turn it off IF it was on ? I said and I mean, turn if off regardless... After 3 days of riding like this it becomes a habit, sth you don't have to think about, just like looking in the mirror.
Please do not trash the idea before you gave it a tried. It may save your life tomorrow, and let me know if it worked for you.
There are plenty of electronic gadgets on the market, but their shops' websites design are more than often better than that of the "signal minders". Some don't do it, some don't last, some need constant attention. If you doubt my words, look up your fave rave on Amazon, and go to the comments section. None of them gets away without unhappy comments.
The solution ? A sort of mnemonics, trick your mind. Here is what works like a charm for me. It will work for you if you follow the simple instructions without thinking too much about it:
a) go out and ride
b) when you arrive at any intersection, any time, all the time, turn your signal off
c) when you see opposing traffic with a left signal on, turn your signal off
d) when somebody pulls out from a driveway on your right, turn your signal off.
Did you notice, I didn't say turn it off IF it was on ? I said and I mean, turn if off regardless... After 3 days of riding like this it becomes a habit, sth you don't have to think about, just like looking in the mirror.
Please do not trash the idea before you gave it a tried. It may save your life tomorrow, and let me know if it worked for you.