Car Indicators

Hey!

My pet hate - car indicators, and signalling when drivers are driving.

Surely if indicators are supposed to be used in the way that they are, then they should be called 'confirmers' instead?
Seriously, what is the point in driving up to a junction, braking, so the car behind is wondering why you're braking, then finally figures it out, you're turning, then you put the indicator on? Is that supposed to cut the incidence of accidents?

Also, and this only illustrates the lack of consideration, is a driver indicating when nobody is near and nothing can affect them. This just shows that it is a reaction to a thought impulse and not a conscious decision to actually indicate intention.

I find it annoying when you're forced to drive someone else's car for them, because they can't be bothered to think about other road users.

Look around while driving, all around, so you're sure that someone needs indicating to, or if there is not room, indicate and wait for the space. If people did that, generally there would be so much less road rage, since people wouldn't cut in because they're not looking properly, and people would not cause others into any extreme manoeuvre to avoid an unsignalled intention.

Life would be so much easier - so who is with me?