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philcobill · 08-30-2023, 06:47 AM

We will be installing turn signals in our 29 Special Coupe. That has been on the plans for a while and we are at a point to actually do it. One of the main reasons is the number of other drivers who do not pay attention to hand signals to turn left and right. This past week, I have had two near misses with someone trying to pass me on the left as I am trying to turn left. That is rather unnerving. I remember learning about using your arm for turn signals in drivers ed more than 50 years ago. I guess this is no longer taught. Also, I had always assumed it was illegal to pass at an intersection. Some drivers also seem impatient as I drive our Model A under the speed limit. I am not normally the complaining type, but having near misses like this is rather sobering.

08-30-2023, 06:47 AM	#1
philcobill Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Walworth, New York Posts: 138	One good reason for turn signals We will be installing turn signals in our 29 Special Coupe. That has been on the plans for a while and we are at a point to actually do it. One of the main reasons is the number of other drivers who do not pay attention to hand signals to turn left and right. This past week, I have had two near misses with someone trying to pass me on the left as I am trying to turn left. That is rather unnerving. I remember learning about using your arm for turn signals in drivers ed more than 50 years ago. I guess this is no longer taught. Also, I had always assumed it was illegal to pass at an intersection. Some drivers also seem impatient as I drive our Model A under the speed limit. I am not normally the complaining type, but having near misses like this is rather sobering.