Arfcollins
Soft southerner.
- Location
- Fareham
Years ago, when big companies had a paternal attitude to their staff, and cash was swilling around, my employer sent me on a 'defensive driving' course. One thing I learnt that changed the way I drive for the better, was the idea that you should only indicate when there is someone to indicate to. It sounds obvious, but point is that to find out if there is someone to indicate to, you have to look for them, so the importance of being observant when manoovering (never could spell that!) is reinforced. I therefore indicate as little as possible, in the car or on the bike. On the bike I hardly ever indicate when I turn left (I'd rather have both hands on the bars) and I cringe when I see other cyclists who think being polite is better than being in control.
Taking this to its logical conclusion, if indicators were banned road users would just have to wait for a safe gap for their manooover, and accidents would be reduced. The first step will be to ban left hand indicating for all vehicles. To start the ball rolling I invite fellow CCers to walk the streets with a small hammer to take out all those nasty little nearside lights on their neighbours' cars. It's for the common good.
Taking this to its logical conclusion, if indicators were banned road users would just have to wait for a safe gap for their manooover, and accidents would be reduced. The first step will be to ban left hand indicating for all vehicles. To start the ball rolling I invite fellow CCers to walk the streets with a small hammer to take out all those nasty little nearside lights on their neighbours' cars. It's for the common good.
