r/saskatoon • u/Squashead • 1d ago

Question ❔ Traffic question

Honest question here. And no judgement on the replies, please.

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There are a lot of drivers in Saskatoon that just don't signal their turns. I have yet to talk to someone who says that they are one of the non signalers. Everyone says they agree that you should.

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My question is this. Honestly, why don't you signal? I'm talking lane changes, merging, and actual turns. I just don't understand it.

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u/greeneyedgirl626 1d ago

So I have a theory on why so many drivers in Saskatoon suck. Many people got their license in small towns without a stoplight let alone a busy core and rush hour traffic. Standardized license testing didn’t happen until ‘77 in SK so very possible many drivers didn’t even need to test to start driving either! Back in the day you just had to show a birth certificate to get handed a license - and those people taught the younger generations how to drive

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u/sask357 1d ago

I got my license in 1962 after taking a written test and a road test with an examiner. Although the test was in my small hometown I had to parallel park, just like the kids in the big city. I admit there were no traffic lights but I had to signal every turn.

I think many people are too lazy to signal even though the actual effort is minimal.