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The story
It started with a wave of social media posts claiming “using your turn signal is uncool,” and the debate soon spread to 5channel. When one poster admitted they only flick the signal on after the light turns green, others fired back: “Why wouldn’t you signal at all?” and “At least start a little before it turns green.” Meanwhile, some defended holding off, citing reasons like “I hate having it blink the whole time the light’s red” or “I want to save the bulb.” The discussion eventually expanded to cover sequential turn signals and even the merits of the licensing system itself.
Neo Trend News Editorial Team — Takumi Sato
A string of recent social media posts claiming “using your turn signal is uncool” has sparked debate online.
It began with one user’s post that
Source: news.neo-trend.jp / Original article here
What people said
I do it after it turns green, is that a problem?
Why wouldn't you signal, though?
At least start signaling a bit before it turns green.
Then just don't drive.
Seriously, way too many idiots don't signal at all.
You think driving school doesn't teach it?
I just hate having it click-click the whole time the light's red.
No matter how you slice it, it's way worse when the car ahead suddenly flicks on its signal and starts waiting to turn right.
How about "Winkerian" instead?
I might actually be closer to this type than to the "sound" type.
A turn signal exists to tell other cars your direction so you don't get caught in an accident. So not signaling is actually the opposite of taking care of your "things" (your car), isn't it?
As a fellow Japanese person, I'm proud of him.
Who cares where some rando like you is headed?
Being soft on them is exactly why idiots get more brazen.
You get a license because you're supposed to be able to learn and follow the rules, right?
If you can't meet that basic condition, you shouldn't be handed a license.
He's a spineless coward, so he's got no "life-sense" either. (a pun swapping "license" for "life-sense")
Someone come up with an idea that actually makes people want to use it.
Rainbow lighting is a must, obviously.
Blasting a flashy sound effect matters too.
Catch someone not signaling, revoke their license.
That's all it takes.
Doesn't even need to be caught live — video evidence should be enough.
(*Just my personal opinion.)
Actually, that's a groundbreaking design automakers racked their brains over specifically for idiots who won't signal.
One of the great inventions.
Only the extreme-camber show-car crowd still rocks them.
It's a great turn signal that's still standard on the current-model Alphard, you know. (Toyota Alphard, a popular luxury minivan)
The show-off-kid turn signal has an unexpected flaw, lol, no good.
Way too hard…
If it costs too much, it'll never reach the broke young people who don't signal in the first place.
Wait, does this mean if you leave your signal on while waiting at a light, this just stays projected on the ground the whole time?
Getting those types to want to signal on their own — that's good social engineering right there.
Nah, that's not it.
They don't even realize they're being a nuisance.
They just figure they're a good driver, that's all.
Background and Key Points of the Debate
The post that sparked this article — “using your turn signal is uncool” — humorously voices the mindset of drivers who hold off on signaling. Japan’s Road Traffic Act requires drivers to signal in advance before turning or changing lanes, and failing to signal, or signaling too late, can result in a citation. In the thread, the practical question of “when to signal” got tangled up with the etiquette question of “some people just don’t signal at all,” leading to moments where the two sides talked past each other. The discussion also touched on the reputation of sequential turn signals and equipment on newer car models, broadening well beyond a simple critique of manners.
*This article was compiled and summarized from the 5ch (Nandemo Jikkyo G) thread “Young people’s “using your turn signal is uncool” theory gains traction.”
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