So sad.....

TheRogue · 03-11-2003, 05:48 AM

There seems to be some sort of strange electronic virus going around lately. I've been noticing it alot. Many vehicles turn signals have mysteriously quit working. Brake lights seem to be ok, must be something that just gets into the wiring of the turn signal itself.

I've also noticed that it is much more prominent in newer vehicles, especially ones like Mercedes, BMW's, Lincoln Navigators, etc....those rigs that cost over $40K. I've got a $40K 1-ton Ford pickup, and I check it all the time, to make sure that weird virus hasn't gotten to me yet, thank goodness it hasn't!!

So, those of you with fancy vehicles and a really busy lifestyle, that normally precludes you from worrying about things like turn signals and traffic rules, please go out in your garage and have your butler (or wife) help you check your turn signals. We'll all be a lot better off!

TR

ryleysmom · 03-11-2003, 05:58 AM

I must agree on this.. Why is it always the most expensive vehicles that seem to have this problem

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My older(1990) pick up truck seems to never have this problem but then agian I have my hubby go out and check them reagularly(SP)..
You would also think that if the spend that much on a ride that they are going to make sure that everything works on it and that they also would use them........

CATCH AND EAT · 03-11-2003, 07:00 AM

Not only that Kyle but have you noticed that those cars with Washington plates travel only in the fast lane at 50mph. :grin: :shocked: I always calmly pass them by moving into the center lane while shaking my head side to side as I pass them. Oh yeah, a few Oregonians are guilty of this too.

I checked the turn signals on my 99 F350 Crew cab last night. Working just fine thank you. :tongue:

Smj · 03-11-2003, 07:08 AM

I'll bet if you can get a look at who's driving these non-signaling vehicles you'll find that half or more of them are on the CELL PHONE!

I have noticed more and more drivers lately failing to use their turn signals, (Phone or no phone)(Even Oregon drivers).

Smj

1pump · 03-11-2003, 07:17 AM

I feel sorry for those partially disabled drivers that can only wave with one finger.
I'm occasionally stricken with this handicap. It only seems to happen when confronted by blatant stupidity. Must be a stress-related thing. :whazzup:

Stz ll · 03-11-2003, 07:34 AM

Hey C&E I think they must have a law in Washington that states slower vehicles keep left. :grin:

Or at least it sure would appear that way.

Tilla · 03-11-2003, 07:55 AM

I thought they dissconnected the turning signals when you got your WA drivers license. (I think they do this while you are having the lobotomy done at the DMV)

I just leave the turning signal on all the time. You never know when you are going to need it!

CATCH AND EAT · 03-11-2003, 10:06 AM

Tilla, so that's you I keep getting behind with the eternal turn signal?

Corkie Monster · 03-11-2003, 01:39 PM

I have noticed this electronic virus more so in Bend OR. while living there for a few years and Beeing an avid cyclist (or used to be) This Virus tends to be more threatening. Have gotten hit in a bike lane once cuase of this. And several near misses. I've even had a few people throw their arms in the air after almost hitting me like it was my fualt

. Hey buddie, I'm in a Bike lane!!!!! on a hwy. I don't have to stop cuase you wanna turn. Sheeeeesh

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