blinker fluid - national or local shortage? - Page 3

motordavid · #21 02-27-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by x54.4blue

I normally change lanes well before my exit and thanks to the height of my X5 can normally find a opening. That said during rush hour you still need the person in the next lane to give you a little room.

As far a NYC drivers it is a little crazy slow drivers in the fast lanes people switching etc but generally people do give you room to move over.

...Blue, my beef was on the I-State when the "don't pay
attention gang" or, the "don't look way down the road at speed" idiots think a turn signal is a free pass to slip into the hammer lane any time they deem it necessary.

If I'm in the "mood", few on the planet get in or, by me. A hauling azz
trucker gets more accomodation from me than some Buffy on a cell
phone, who wants my space.

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cmyX6go · #22 02-27-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by x54.4blue

In high traffic areas the lanes are always full no such thing as planning to be in proper lane unless you never move from the slow lane.

Yes there is, you know the traffic patterns and flow and you know where you need to get off. I love these guys that ride the hammer lane until their BUSY exit comes up (their time is more important than everyone elses) and then stop dead in front of me with their blinker on to get on the fookin Garden State Parkway, or better yet, try to jap me out on a busy exit ramp. AIN'T HAPPENING...

noncom23 · #23 02-27-2007, 03:06 PM

If I'm in the "mood", few on the planet get in or, by me. A hauling azz
trucker gets more accomodation from me than some Buffy on a cell
phone, who wants my space.[/quote]

E61Silver · #24 02-27-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyX5go

Yes there is, you know the traffic patterns and flow and you know where you need to get off. I love these guys that ride the hammer lane until their BUSY exit comes up (their time is more important than everyone elses) and then stop dead in front of me with their blinker on to get on the fookin Garden State Parkway, or better yet, try to jap me out on a busy exit ramp. AIN'T HAPPENING...

Yes thats a different story. The best example is the BQE north right were before the Midtown tunnel, the right two lanes always back up for those continuing on the BQE and yes some jerk wants to go pass everyone and move in the last few feet.

AzX5 · #25 02-27-2007, 04:57 PM

I thought Los Angeles was bad until I moved to Phoenix. Unbelievable how few people use turn signals here (<10%). Cops don't use them, don't enforce them, so nobody uses them. Pisses me off.

E61Silver · #26 02-27-2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AzX5

I thought Los Angeles was bad until I moved to Phoenix. Unbelievable how few people use turn signals here (<10%). Cops don't use them, don't enforce them, so nobody uses them. Pisses me off.

I always see cops talking on cell phones as well.

iop9000 · #27 02-27-2007, 05:31 PM

i just use the universal rule- "assume all drivers on the road are stupid and they will always want to kill you"

trueX5er · #28 02-27-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by vinuneuro

Not too bad at all here in Chicago. You have your stray jackass once in a while, but for the most part people are good about using the blinker.

Agreed. Most people use them.
I use mine everytime I turn. It really gets on my nerves when people don't becuase they are too careless and lazy and they think talking on a phone or eating something is a sufficient subsitute.

And BMW recrommends changing the blinker fluid (and filter) at the same interval as the headlight fluid. 4500 miles.

AzNMpower32 · #29 02-27-2007, 06:50 PM

I always signal when changing lanes or making a turn or even getting on/off an exit ramp. 3 ticks for lane changes all the time. The only time you see me make a turn without signalling is well....you wont. In my neighborhood I may neglect signalling for turns when there's no one around.

And yes, around here, I also make the assumption that someone will randomly change lanes right under my nose, forcing me to slam the brakes, and the guy/girl on the cell phone behind me will not pay attention and rear end me at 40mph, giving me major whiplash and I will sustain major injuries and/or die.

Drivers around here are so bad, I'm

if they stay can stay in their lane. I'm

if they can drive a reasonable speed. I'm

if they can use their headlights appropriately. Signalling is like, 5 extra bonus points and a

WOW YOU KNOW THE TURN STALK EXISTS!!!!! If you think my standards are low, then you have an idea how well people drive around here

. Oh and this is all on dry roads. It gets even worse when the weather's not dry and sunny.

trueX5er · #30 02-27-2007, 07:14 PM

Matt!

One thing that really buggs me is that people (usually always in Toyota Highlanders or Lexus RX350s), when it's pouring rain and everybody else has their lights on, think that their DRLs are sufficient enough. Ugh! Turn on your lights!
Even worse if it's a Buick Century going 45 mph on the highway in the left lane with their left turning signal on

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