Directionals Are Not a Sign

of Weakness

To the Editor:

When I drive in Manhattan, I don’t use my directionals. I don’t want the other drivers to know where I’m going. This hint will provide them with an opportunity to cut me off.

We’re not in Manhattan, people. We live in Newtown, Sandy Hook, Hawleyville. I have noticed more and more that the majority of people do not use their directionals. Last week I was behind a police car wondering which way they would turn off Great Ring Road onto 34. I knew they had to turn (it’s a T). Their direction of choice was left to my imagination. I would have “guessed” they’d go right, but they went left. Please recognize that although you may know which way you’re planning to turn, I don’t have mental telepathy. Be kind to me, give me a clue, use your directionals. Car manufacturers do not install them because they are optional.

As you can see, this is my pet peeve so I’ve been paying attention. I’ve seen town vehicles, police vehicles, state vehicles, and intelligent, upstanding citizens not use their directionals. It is worth noting that I have never found one of our school bus drivers at fault.

This may seem minor, but it is one of the small things that won’t hurt you to implement and could make the world a safer place (and my life a little more pleasant). Thanks for listening.

Cori McNerney

22 Great Ring Road, Sandy Hook                                  June 10, 2011