Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
Originally Posted By: DeepFriar
Very useful for letting the guy in the next lane know you're coming. Our 2004 has those and turning lights in the side bumpers too. Hard to miss.
Maybe if you were paying attention you'd know there was a vehicle in the next lane, and adjust your lane change so you didn't cut them off. It should be up to you to find adequate space to merge, not just assume the vehicle that is there will let you barge into the lane because you have a dozen flashing lights on the side of your vehicle that scream "Get outta the way, here I come".
Uh, I've driven many a mile alongside other vehicles. Slowly passing perhaps (think 3 or more lanes, so not obstructing anyone), or just heavy traffic (all lanes in use, and about the same speed). It may not be wise to park in someone's blind spot--and I don't--but ultimately, in order to pass someone, you do wind up passing their blind spot. And that can be in the same spot where you can't see their blinkers.
Might as well argue against the usage of blinkers. I mean, 99% of the time you can tell when someone is going to change lanes, even if they don't use their blinkers. Why bother?
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I'm fine with blinkers on mirrors. My VW had blinkers on the fenders, and while not as good, I always felt I downgraded in that feature when I gave up on my VW.