How many accidents have been caused by drivers not indicating at intersections and roundabouts. With all the elderly drivers being so much in the news lately, we have to look at the overall picture. I have been making a particular note of the lack of, or misuse of the indictator and have come up with the following observations.
The majority of drivers do not indicate as they are leaving a roundabout, be it old age, middle age, P platers, male or female. The traffic flow is hindered by the lack of indicating, if you can clearly see somebody is leaving the roundabout than there is no need for any hesitation as you approach. Similarly if a driver is approaching a roundabout and does not indicate whether he/she is coming around or leaving, then there is the anticipation as to which way they are going.
Then there is the misuse of the indicator, when the person has previously indicated but has inadvertently left the indicator on, then at the next intersection it has a whole different meaning and when you are thinking it is all clear as the indicator is suggesting so, around they come in front of you - another near miss!!
The timing of the indicator is another problem, indicating and turning at the same time is not the right thing to do and gives no warning to the following driver.
Be it to do with age, consideration for your fellow driver, not paying attention (mobiles etc) or for whatever reason, the correct use of the indicator pays a very important role in keeping everybody safe on the roads and being aware of your fellow road users.
Tell me about your experiences with the lack of indicating!!
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