Why signal while driving your car on the highways? Well, one answer might be to let other know what in Sam Hill you are trying to do.
What’s the signal for U-turns on Main and Federal streets and Bank Row in Greenfield. No, nix, nein! (German).
Letting others know what one is trying to do is a big help to all us drivers. Keep signals going. Sometimes secrets get out. Many pedestrians are taxpayers. Don’t hit them. If they can’t pay their fair share, guess who must ante up? Us. We.
The state law tells us to drive at least four feet from street walkers and crosswalks. However, 30 mph may be too fast when passing a pedestrian. This is not dodgem.
Oh my goodness, what about coming to a complete stop at red lights and stop signs? A stop sign does not say “pause” nor “hesitate,” but cease movement; look around, then proceed if safe to do so. Incidentally, what we agreed to when we signed our drivers license — a permit to drive safe.
Lew La Chance
Greenfield