CARELESS SIGNALS

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 58, 6 September 1938, Page 18

CARELESS SIGNALS

CRITICISM OF DRIVERS

The carelessness with which traffic signals are given by some drivers was commented on at a meeting of the executive of the Automobile Association (Wellington) last night. Mr. A. J. Toogood said that originally signals had been given with the whole arm. "Now the use of the elbow, the hand, and even, it seems to me, the thumb or finger, has developed," he said. Lorry-drivers were, particularly bad offenders. Drivers pulling out from the kerb frequently gave no indication of their intentions.

It was pointed out that a circular had gone out to members drawing attention to the traffic regulations and Mr. E. A. Batt (chairman) suggested, in addition, that a brochure making reference to the most important regulations should be prepared. Apparently comparatively few drivers were fully conversant with the regulations. The right-hand rule was frequently ignored when cars were making a left-hand turn, he said.

Mr. H. W. Shortt suggested that traffic inspectors be urged to take particular notice of offenders against the regulations.