Turn Signals . . . Your Thoughts

[DannL]

How do you all feel about putting turn signals on your Model A. I just finished installing mine and I am still undecided how I feel about it. But, people are so distracted today on the road, I can only imagine someone "may" miss hitting me if they see the blinker in their peripheral vision.

[TerryH]

I wouldn’t drive my Model A like I do without turn signals and two taillights. Folks today do not understand arm signals.....

[Penthode]

I first tried driving my Ford using only hand signals. Today's drivers think you are waving.

The indicators are a must in today's traffic.

[Bill G]

I have them, and I feel safer having them. People in general do not look for hand signals and most dont even know about them.

[redmodelt]

I have them on my Model T and they came on my 48 F2. If l owned a Model A it would have them too.

[fordcragar]

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I’ve been thinking about putting turn signals on my A. I don’t think people pay attention to arm signals, when they encounter an old car.

[whirnot]

I have them on one, but not the other two. I will add them as time allows, I don't like the looks of the bumper mounts,. so will convert the cowl lights on one and add them on the other. It is such a pain to roll down the window, and signal, while you are trying to steer and downshift. and my hand gets cold!

[Synchro909]

I wouldn't consider driving my A without them. Today's drivers are nuts!

[dave in australia]

Originally Posted by Synchro909

I wouldn't consider driving my A without them. Today's drivers are nuts!

Especially Australian drivers, we would have to be close to being the worst and angriest.

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by dave in australia

Especially Australian drivers, we would have to be close to being the worst and angriest.

Yup, they are except you and I! Sometimes I wonder about .....

[marty in Ohio]

I haven't yet, but it's only a matter of time before I put them on my car. A couple weeks ago I was at a red light and was going to make a right turn, opposite me was a policeman. As I signaled a right turn the policeman waved at me! If anyone should have known my signal, it should have been him!
Marty

[Tudortomnz]

Originally Posted by dave in australia

Especially Australian drivers, we would have to be close to being the worst and angriest.

I have driven in Aust. & live in NZ. Drivers here in NZ are far worse & maybe half never use indicators, especially when passing or sometimes turning. I feel if they are 'distracted' & can not determine an old slow moving car up ahead, having indicators, flashing lights or whatever will make little difference. I always use hand signals & most drivers understand them as they are taught here in the road code. I stay off main highways & busy roads. These old cars have their inherent dangers, so whatever I drive, it is with care.

[jquinlan]

Another tweak when adding turn signals is I added an inexpensive piezo beeper to the flasher unit so when activated there's a soft beeping sound. Otherwise I find myself forgetting to turn the signals off occasionally. Pretty easy to add to any turn signal setup. Under $3 on EBAY

[Karl]

Originally Posted by Tudortomnz

I have driven in Aust. & live in NZ. Drivers here in NZ are far worse & maybe half never use indicators, especially when passing or sometimes turning. I feel if they are 'distracted' & can not determine an old slow moving car up ahead, having indicators, flashing lights or whatever will make little difference. I always use hand signals & most drivers understand them as they are taught here in the road code. I stay off main highways & busy roads. These old cars have their inherent dangers, so whatever I drive, it is with care.

Yep NZ drivers are pretty bad . All my cars (with the exception of the 1910 Hupmobile) have indicators on them and I wouldn't be without them. Drivers don't seem to get my hand signals when I'm driving the Hupp. The major issue with my cars is that sometimes I'm driving down a major road and a car will be waiting to turn onto the road . They will see me coming and quickly turn in front of me to avoid being stuck behind an old car. They have no conception that my brakes may not be as good as theirs. - Karl

[Werner]

I switch the front flashers with the tail lights.

[canadian]

Here in Newfoundland Canada you have to have signal lights for Motor Vehicle Inspection purposes. Also it would be suicide to drive without them.

[biggieou]

IMHO, they are a basic requirement.

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[kimlinh]

I don't like them. They are not original looking at all. We have hand signals. HOWEVER, after I finished my car and took it for a short drive, I put them on my car. It is better to be safe. There are way too many dumb drivers out there.

[DannL]

Originally Posted by kimlinh

I don't like them. They are not original looking at all. We have hand signals. HOWEVER, after I finished my car and took it for a short drive, I put them on my car. It is better to be safe. There are way too many dumb drivers out there.

That was a concern . . . staying original as possible. But I'm sure there's very few out there who know what is and what is not original for these cars. Safety First. I'm also putting seatbelts in. oh pooo.

[Joe K]

Yellow left handed glove left over from the "Honor Guard" service works for me - so far.

Signalling a right turn it helps if one holds the hand/arm outstretched to the left and palm back, then raises the arm vertical and points right with the index finger.

But that is all "gestures" attempting to convey more information simply in an I-Phone screen age.

Ever watch a good intersection cop direct traffic? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVJ8xR3F7uU

Joe K