Couldn't have said it better.
Marv
On Jun 29, 2007, at 11:40 AM, Ron L wrote:
> Their function is to advise. Their use should be mandatory.
>
> Ron L
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: british-cars-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:british-cars-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Marvin James
> Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 11:40 AM
> To: Nolan
> Cc: british-cars@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [British-cars] [Spits] Recalls & Smart Laws
>
> The point I was trying to make (poorly) was in reference to the
> advisory vs mandatory argument. Clearly they are both advisory but,
> IMHO, they should both be mandatory.
>
> Marv
>
>
> On Jun 29, 2007, at 8:21 AM, Nolan wrote:
>
>> Boy, I sure do!
>>
>> I turn on my turn signals to "advise" the people around me that I
>> intend to
>> turn or change lanes soon.
>>
>> The brake lights serve the same function. I'm "advising" the
>> people behind
>> me that I'm slowing my vehicle down, and perhaps even stopping.
>>
>> In both cases, I sure hope they notice the signaled advisory I'm
>> sending
>> out.
>>
>> Why I've even been known to flash my brake lights several times
>> before
>> hitting the brakes just to hopefully get the attention of people in
>> back of
>> me. This is particularly true when I see we're coming up on a
>> stopped
>> traffic situation on the interstate highway. Since I don't like
>> being
>> rearended, I try to "advise" other drivers of events they may not
>> see or be
>> aware of.
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>
>>> I don't think turn signals should be considered "advisory" any more
>>> than brake signals (lights) are "advisory".
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