Using indicators shows discipline, not weakness
With regard to your news story, UAE drivers say using indicators is a ‘sign of weakness’ (April 5), it’s not weakness – it’s called driving “discipline”.
Road etiquette should always be exercised for the safety of others and yourself. It doesn’t take five seconds to turn the indicator on and off anyway.
It took me over a year and four road tests to get my driving licence and there’s no way I will fail to follow what I was taught at driving school.
There are a lot of crazy drivers out there and I don’t want to be one of them.
Aimee Buscato Paragas, Abu Dhabi
Weakness? No, it’s a lack of consideration for others.
This is seen not just in these people’s driving but also in dayto-day activities, such as not forming a queue or cutting in front of people while walking.
Indicators are signs of courtesy and thoughtfulness, not of weakness.
Anita Welch, Abu Dhabi
I am glad to be in the minority who follow the “indicate, and wait two seconds rule” before changing lanes.
It’s a sign of a patient and cultured personality to use your turn signals.
Name withheld by request
I remember the lines for the roundabouts in Al Ain were enormous – not because there was a lot of traffic, but because it was like some ridiculous guessing game of who will be going where.
I was literally the only person on the roundabout using the indicator. If people cannot coordinate their hands, feet, eyes and brain, then I suggest they should not be driving.
Samantha Attfield, Abu Dhabi