An Open Letter to Auto Makers Worldwide

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Today, I write to you in desperation. I fear that a well-known feature of every automobile, truck, and other vehicle types from around the globe is causing trouble on the roadways. It seems that this little feature is far too complicated for the average member of the general population to figure out and it is my belief, it should be removed. Immediately.

Of course, I’m talking about the turn signal, or perhaps, “the blinker,” if you so desire to call it that. Now, I completely understand that in order to turn these signals on and off all you need is a small flick of the wrist and a finger or two. However, I’ve noticed that most drivers cannot seem to do this. My only explanation is that it requires far too much concentration and brainpower to focus on both hitting the turn signal AND checking the roadways in order to switch lanes, make a turn or “call” the parking space of your choice.

Clearly, the turn signal has become a moot point. Why even continue to make them a feature in today’s, and the future’s, vehicles? Sure, one may argue that the removal of the turn signal will cause more traffic accidents. I beg to differ. On my daily commutes, turn signals are scarce. In fact, I think this has only helped in honing my reaction time. That navy blue SUV with one taillight out that is pulling a swift one and swerving into my lane directly in front of me with barely enough room to fit between my tiny Honda Civic and the car in front of me? He does not need a turn signal! The driver of the little white car all the way in the left lane who just realized she needed to pick up a loaf of bread for dinner and the supermarket is coming up fast on the right? I should know to slam my breaks and give her the clearance needed to make her stop and prepare a proper homemade meal! It has become apparent that it is my duty as a member of the daily highway commute to use telepathy to know when other driver’s need to change lanes or make a turn.

So, I beg of you, remove the turn signal. Purge society of this utterly useless piece of automotive equipment. Allow us to cause accidents, point fingers and sue one another over meaningless things and exaggerated injuries. Let the world move forward, into the future, without archaic technology like “the blinker.”

Sincerely Yours,
A Concerned Citizen