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Originally Posted by CybrSage
Turn signals are required by law when making a turn. That is the most likely reason some people use them.
A good use is by Lane 1. When they need to exit a two lane circle, they must cross over Lane 2 to exit. A turn signal tells anyone in Lane 2 that they must slow down and let him exit the circle since Lane 1 has the right of way.
The above is for the two lane circles with both lanes having the ability to exit when "going straight".
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Neither lane has the right of way. Both drivers have an obligation to avoid an accident.
Importantly, if both drivers are driving properly then there will be no conflict, no right of way to yield, and no potential accident to avoid. If they are not driving properly then all bets are off.
I wonder if any research has been done to compare accidents resulting from the lack of use of turn signals with accidents resulting from trusting a turn signal that had not been turned off.
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