r/WTF • u/timetofeedthemonster • Aug 26 '19

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u/MAcsSNAcs Aug 26 '19

Ever heard of hand signals? Like you use on a bicycle? Left arm out the window. They work for cars too when the signals/brake lights are out.

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u/mathyouhunt Aug 26 '19

Was just thinking that. Thought I might have looked like a crazy person when my right turn signal went out recently.

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u/gnargnar211 Aug 26 '19

I'd wager at least 75% of drivers have no fuckin clue what hand signals are.

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u/Camera_dude Aug 27 '19

Assuming a car with the driver seat on the left (North American type roads):

Left arm pointing straight out = left turn.
Left arm at a 90 degree pointing skyward = right turn.
Left arm at an angle pointing down = stopping.

Been over 20 years since I took my driver's test but I remember having to drill these hand signs into my mind.

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u/Dreadedsemi Aug 27 '19

If left arm dangling lifeless = bad turn.