Turn signals

Just a quick remedial course on turn signals today.

Turn signal: A mechanical device located on the steering wheel which activates an electrical circuit which in turn controls blinking lights located at the front and rear of a motor vehicle. The purpose of this two part system is to alert other drivers of your intent to turn or change lanes by using a blinking light as a signal, hence the term "turn signal". By pushing down or pulling up on the turn signal lever you activate the electrical part of the system and nothing more. The reason this is so important to remember is safety.

By activating your turn signal you do not magically have the power to make the car next to you disappear, thus making room for you in that lane!!! Nor does your turn signal mean that you can change lanes in front of a vehicle going much faster than you. If you can't operate the turn signal in sequence with the accelerator to safely change lanes without slowing traffic down in the process you should really consider buying a bus pass. It should be obvious to you at this point that you drive slower than a three legged sloth and have all the common sense of (insert your local dumbass politician's name here).