Driving home yesterday it finally hit me, most drivers in Orlando do NOT know where or how to operate the turn signal. I am sure this is not new to most of the unlucky commuters here in the vacation capital of the world, but maybe nobody ever taught them how to use it.
OK where we go. First slide into your car. Whoops almost forgot. Make sure you are in the drivers seat or you will never locate the turn signal. We there? Good. Look down at you steering wheel. In case you don't know that is the thing you turn with your elbows while texting. Also this would be a good time to put down that phone.
Looking at the steering wheel, there is a lever that protrudes from the left side of the column. Play with it. Turn on the car. Now push the lever up. Bet you didn't know this. The turn signal lights on the back and front of the car just started blinking. You just signaled a right hand turn. Ok, you are doing great. Now for the other, "biggy", push the lever down. Again all of the lights are now letting everyone behind and in front of you know that you are going to turn left. That wasn't hard was it?
You are now ready to take your new, found knowledge onto the road. Take your time. I do not want to overload your brain, but with practice, you can master this move. One more thing. When you are going to turn, push that lever to indicate which direction, you are turning, but please do it a distance before slamming on your brakes to turn. What do you get in return. Maybe a safe journey to your destination and safe return home.
Before I end this sojourn into knowledge, remember, if you start hearing a chiming noise there is nothing wrong with your ears. You forgot to turn and everybody behind you is cursing the idiot that has driven the last 10 miles with their signal on. Just reach over and replace the lever to the upright position. Everyone will thank you. Good Luck and I will be looking for improvement on the road.
