Driving Pet Peeves (Part 1)

I'm going to provide everyone with what I consider to be a public service announcement for driving. I've noticed that people don't use this certain instrument in their car when driving, so I thought I'd give a refresher.

There is a tool in your car called a turn signal. It is also known as an indicator or blinker. It is located to the right of your steering column. You can push it up or down, and it will make the lights blink on the outside of your car, depending on if you are going right or left. The signal should be used when you are either turning, or want to switch lanes. It is a courtesy to use your signal so that other drivers around you know what you're planning to do. For example, it will let them know that you are planning on turning right at the next street or light instead of just randomly stopping in the middle of the road.

Now that you know what a turn signal does ... USE IT!!!

Also, I should point out that once your signal has served its purpose, turn it off. There is nothing more annoying than driving behind a car that's had its signal on for 10 miles.