What's That Clicking Sound?

You know that thing sticking out of your steering column? Pull on it. If your windshield wipers don't turn on and you hear a clicking sound, you've just located your Turn Indicator [tûrn in-di-kay-tor]. Let me explain why this is an important discovery for you.

When cars were first invented, auto makers realized they needed a way to allow people to signal which way they were turning so cars weren't slamming into each other all day. They developed this lever and placed it right on the steering column for drivers to pull up and down, causing lights to blink in the rear of the vehicle. These lights tell other drivers the direction you intend to turn. Notice the word "indicate" is right there in the name. That's no accident.

If you're still confused, click here. Otherwise, let's move on.

When you ignore this important signaling device, you're essentially saying, "Fuck it, let people guess which way i'm turning." That's not a responsible attitude. That's allowing the general public to make decisions based on too little information. These are the same people ignoring their own turn signal and we can't just have everyone out there guessing. That's anarchy. Anarchy is a cool thing to scratch into your classroom desk, but it sucks at keeping people from bouncing off each other like Goddamn pinballs on the road.

How bout we use our turn indicators, huh? Thanks. Thanks a pant-load.