I use it literally everywhere out of habit, I got made fun of for using it when pulling out of my moms driveway once lol

The only reason I won’t possibly use it is when I’m in a turn only lane at a red light and don’t want to listen to it for 3 minutes

Most people I find only use it 75% of the time at best.
I’m 2.5 years into driving and am curious if it’s just what semi-new drivers do or if I’m the odd one out.

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    Always. Driveway? Blinkers. Parking? Blinkers. On an empty road with no one in sight? Believe it or not, blinkers.

    It’s a muscle memory. When you get used to using them, you just do. If you have exceptions, you might forget it when it matters.

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      100% the same. I never even think about it. It’s just baked into my brain.

      The only time I don’t is leaving my driveway. We’re corner house on a quiet cul-de-sac so it just doesn’t occur to me.

      People leaving roundabouts on the first exit who don’t indicate before entering are the ones that annoy me most. They will watch me waiting to enter or slow down to stop as they approach and literally not lift a finger to help.

      Roundabout = indicator you donkey. There’s literally no legal way to use one without it (here anyway).

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        My mom tried to tell me that when you turn left through an American roundabout, you enter and leave with your left blinker blinking.

        I was a child the last time I had to sit quietly on such a big disagreement with her lol. I guess I’m lucky.

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        I always signal out of roundabouts, but never on. Legally I’m supposed to signal in but that makes no sense to me because of course I’m going to be entering the roundabout, there is never another option.

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          Not being preachy…If you’re taking the first exit (turning right essentially if you drive on the right or turning left of you drive on the left) you should be indicating as you enter. It allows traffic from other lanes to enter the roundabout without stopping to figure out where you’re going.

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      Sometimes when I’m turning a sharp normal turn in a parking lot or ramp, I’ll instinctively signal, even though there’s no need to.

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      I’m with you all the way to the final sentence.

      Your indicator usage is linked to your mirror usage. If you use indicators in all situations regardless, what you might actually forget to do is look in your mirrors properly, which is more important.

      Your first two mentions are fine examples. In the UK at least, using indicators when entering your driveway or a parking space isn’t necessary if no other cars or pedestrians are approaching your car.

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        Obviously I don’t just use blinkers and go without looking. I would’ve thought that goes without saying

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          Why would somebody forget to check their mirrors more often if they use turn signals?

          It doesn’t logically follow to me.