Lets start simple..

I am quite fed up with the poor driving standards in Durban. Seeing as I have a lot to say I'll do it here. We'll start off simple for the BMW drivers.

Your car comes with indicators, in fact it is a legal requirement for them to be working and for you to use them!

When you should use your indicators;

• If you are turning left or right. This will help other road users identify what your silly ass is doing. We cannot read your mind so if you are slowing down to make a turn and we see what your intention is (that is the point of an indicator, a turn signal) we won't drive into the back of you.
  
• if you are changing lanes. This may seem like rocket science, but if you are going to suddenly dive in front of someone, at least have the decency to let them know so they can let you in without having to eat dashboard when they slam on brakes at the sight of your ugly car in the way
  
• If you are going to be pulling into a parking space. This is yet another simple idea, it is like calling dibs on the space so everyone knows not to pull into it. It also allows other people to stay out of your way so you can park and get the feck out of the way.
  
• If you are slowing down to stop on the side of the road to drop someone off. Logic dictates that if you just randomly stop in the road, you will soon have another vehicle implanted into the back of yours. Signaling will let us all know so we don't wind up going home in a tow truck,
  
• If you are pulling off from being stationary on the side of the road. I can't say how many times I've been startled when I drive past a stationary vehicle and it suddenly starts moving. A simple flashing orange light will let us know that there is a danger of a car appearing in front of us, and also allows courteous people to let you into the traffic flow.
  
• when in a roundabout (traffic circle) it is important to indicate right when not exiting and to indicate left when exiting. While you may think you know the rules, I can tell you you are probably wrong. A roundabout in South Africa is first come first go. if you arrive at the same time as someone, the person to your right has right of way. It seems so simple because of the layout but if 2 cars arrive at the same time and one of them is turning left where the other is sitting, then there is no problem and both can go. If the other is indicating right then he/she will cross your path so you must wait. if there is no indication you end up waiting for nothing, all because one person chooses not to inform you and save you time.

While we're on this it is important to note that you should also pay attention to other peoples signals. In all the cases above, if someone is signaling, let them in. It will just make traffic flow better.

Until next time, play nice on the roads.