Blinkers on vehicles today, don't seem to mean anything??.

Axle, that sounds like WA, if you indicate to change lanes when there is a gap they speed up and close it on you.
Worst drivers I have ever come across over here.

Hi Axel,
I know what you mean. I reckon its due to the fact a lot of motorists don't read the road a head or behind them these days.
They don't anticipate what other road users are doing, might do or are ready for the unexpected. In fact Axel they don't give a toss what others are doing. As long as they get one more car space ahead.

I had noticed just after New Years when traveling back down the Pacific H/Way, a group of about 6 or so cars that I was amongst all traveled at the same speed, about 50 meters apart. we each over took other cars without the need to sit up each others bums, gave everyone plenty of room. It made the trip so much more enjoyable.

Mate, I'm sorry to say it. I don't think you flashing would work. The idiots don't obey the road rules now.
One thing that would work in NSW is, would be to make Highway Patrol cars White again. Whats with the jelly bean coilours? Anyone pulled over by them needs to be locked up, License taken away and tested for being colour blind.
Mate, every bodies is in a rush, with a care factor of Zero.

Gidday Axle

Down here in Victoria we use them to signal impending road rage. Other than that, there a cosmetic device with no intrinsic value.

LOL

Regards

Kim

LMAO Happened to me and the missus yesterday,Was passing a Nissan 4x4 and she sped up so i forced her to back off and made the lane change,then as i turned left about 1 km down the road she ran up behind and changed lanes and zoomed pass...Her other idiot in the passenger vehicle just laughed..
Go figure.

Your dead right Ax



Cheers

Come to Mackay and you won't have a problem, nobody bothers to use them

This one will amaze you. Watch the cars in front of you and see how many of them brake before they indicate when making a left hand turn - it is about 50% of drivers. My mate pointed it out to me the other day, it is one of his pet peeves. "Brake then indicate you F@#$() @#$!" he said ...... had me in stitches.

Axle mate, it happens everywhere!

I reckon they believe I know where they live and I'm going to beat them home, steal their cat and rape their thongs!

I think I got that last bit right??

I had a bloke in a sign written panel van do it to me one day. Then he and the passenger proceeded to abuse me and attempt to run the Troopy off the road. (Figure that one, Falcon panel van versus a Troopy, sharpest axes in the shed I think not)

So I rang the number on the van and talked to the business owner.

Turns out I was the fifth caller on the same subject regarding that driver in the month. He and the passenger were on notice from the employer and that call ended their probation.

I really doubt if either of them actually learnt anything from the incident but all credit to the business owner, he knew it was costing him his companies reputation.

Geoff

G'day Axle,

Jeez mate........ they used to have blinkers on horses too ...... and they didn't have much of an effect either LOL

Mental telepathy is in play when you are thinking about changing lanes, the driver behind the space you want to drive into, picks up on your thoughts and closes the space.

I agree it's a PITA.

Drive Safe.

Cheers,
Wayne.

I thought "Blinkers" were fitted to horses??

Motor vehicles are fitted with "Indicators"??

:-))

Gooday,
You are kucky to see them work, most of the newer cars I see wherever we drive, the the more upmarket cars and newer models don't appear to have them fitted at all, must be to do with the Toxic Debt, they put the len's in front & rear, but no bulbs or lever on the steering column to cut costs.
Seems to be worst on Mercedes, BMW, Audi etc.
Cheers,
Boroma 604.

I believe that the rules state if you are marginally in front the car that is behind must give way to you if indicating to change lanes.

So if my indicators on look out im changing lanes if you want to speed up and end up on the footpath thats not my fault or problem.
Works most of the time:) LOL

Cheers
Paul.

The (any) vehicle changing lanes must:

(a) indicate (with indicators) their intention to change lanes

(b) MUST give way to ALL vehicles in the lane to which it is intended to move.

It is an obligation (at law) that the vehicle changing lanes gives way to any other vehicle in that lane (that may be in close enough proximity to the vehicle changing lanes).

On the subject of indicating, don't forget that it is also law (nationwide) that any vehicle pulling out from the kerb MUST indicate for 5 seconds of their intention to do so afterwhich they MUST giveway to any vehicle in close proximity approaching from the rear.

My girl has the best come back for the road rage types. Being a Reverend she just smiles, does the sign of the cross and says "God Bless You" to the offending motorist.

What do you say to that? Leaves them gobb smacked and a little embarrassed at their selfish behaviour to say the least.

Axle,
don't like to say it but NSW drivers have it all wrong.

First thing you all have to do is go and get a licence (most drivers in Mackay have the above). At all times you must believe you are driving a 3 trailer. When about to turn never look in your mirrors as you may loose control, under no circumstances do you use that silly little indicator lever, if turning right you move to the left of the road and then brake, this lets other drivers know you are about to do something (although you really haven't made up your mind yet), now you can do what you like as other motorists have been warned. Now if you can't turn because of oncoming traffic you have just performed a safe act as the vehicles behind will all have to stop, this makes it so much safer for them because they won't have a head on and will only get rear ended. Also the person who tail ended them will be off the road for a while making the roads even safer.

Have a good one

While not directly related a further question: are learner drivers (in NSW) taught to to brake and pull in sharply after overtaking. On a recent trip to SA we were overtaken by a few cars showing P plates and this happened every time in NSW.