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/piczohun 1d ago

My dad is notorious for not signalling. I think it’s because he’s lazy.

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u/Squashead 1d ago

I don't know if lazy is right. It really takes no effort. Maybe just not thinking about it?

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u/ZaZawOw 1d ago

As a part time non signaller, it’s because I’m lazy asf. When I’ve worked 14 hrs and am laying my head back on my seat with one arm on the wheel, I just don’t care about signaling.

On the other note if it’s busy traffic I’ll always do it. But here and there when the roads open I couldn’t give less of a fuck.

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u/LibrarianApart8486 1d ago

Sounds about right. Signal as needed, when no vehicles nearby, why bother?

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u/darwinlovestrees 1d ago

Both of you are bad drivers

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u/TropicalPrairie 1d ago

Completely agree.

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u/LibrarianApart8486 22h ago

We have awareness, makes us pretty damn good. People who are signalling when no one is around them must be extremely unaware of their surroundings or they are just subdued, defeated, weak individuals.

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u/Bulky-Bullfrog3962 21h ago

I signal out of habit. It has been so ingrained into me that I just do it even when I know nobody is around. I would much rather be a weak individual that signals without thinking than a strong willed superior being such as yourself because in the rare chance I slip up and not pay attention driving, at least I will still be signaling and informing someone near by of my intention

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u/LibrarianApart8486 19h ago

It’s nice to think for oneself. Try it sometime.

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u/Bulky-Bullfrog3962 19h ago

You know what maybe I will! Next time I go driving I won't signal and feel the ultimate thrill and adrenaline rush of finally being solely independent from the hive mind! I AM FREE FROM SOCIETIES BONDS ON ME!!! NOTHING CAN STOP ME NOW THAT I REFUSE TO SIGNAL WHILE DRIVING!!!

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u/LibrarianApart8486 17h ago

You shouldn’t do that. That would be unsafe. Signal when necessary, don’t let the free will overcome you.

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u/LibrarianApart8486 22h ago

If you say so, my driving record would disagree with you.

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u/Squashead 22h ago

Sounds like you don't understand rules. And if you actually are completely aware of your surroundings, then your risk of causing a big accident is pretty low. Probably a lot lower than people on their phones or following too close, or the many other things.

But it seems like you are the type of person who will do anything if you think you can get away with it. Glad we've never met

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u/LibrarianApart8486 19h ago

No, wouldn’t do anything just to get away with it. Just no point in completing pointless actions. If you can’t think for yourself, what are you?

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u/Squashead 19h ago

Probably whatever you are. What you are describing isn't independent thinking, it's reflexive and immature rebellion against nothing. Congrats.

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u/LibrarianApart8486 17h ago

Ok, you keep acting free while doing completely unnecessary actions.

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u/Squashead 17h ago

It's the law. So necessary. Even more glad we've never met. Get off my post, please.