Originally Posted by
dynodonn
DC, I used the "old school" right turn signal for a number of years, with only a limited number of motorists understanding it's meaning. From my personal experiences with local motorists, the extended right arm method seems to be better understood, but in your locale, the bent left arm method might be the better option.
Granted as we know motorists are
NOT learning everything that they need to know in order to be a safe motor vehicle operator, but isn't the "traditional" hand signals not still a part of drivers ed?
Also when I'm giving a right turn signal I will also point with my left hand towards the right.