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30/08/2026 8:16 pm
Perhaps that’s why our insurance rates are so high lol
30/08/2026 8:51 pm
True for me.... I rarely use them, unless in heavy traffic and I always disengage LKA. Ever try making a lane change without using your turn signal but with LKA activated? Your car will fight you - I don't need that! 😲 😲
30/08/2026 10:06 pm
In many states, failing to use your turn signals is not just a courtesy — it is a legal violation. I always use turn signals when turning or changing lanes.
John Bono
North Jersey
31/08/2026 1:44 am
I do too as I expect others to do which is often not the case.
Geoff Jowett and Christopher Moroni reacted
31/08/2026 2:46 am
@100ford2003 Well, that's what GM calls its.... I believe on FoMoCo vehicles it's called "LKS" = Lane Keeping System. "LKA" = Lane Keep Assist.
About 20 years ago, most OEMs began offering some sort of "lane departure warning" system. When a vehicle begins to veer out of lane - WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS NOT USED - theses systems (LKA, LKS, etc. ) ASSUME you fell asleep OR became distracted, AND they activate. Once "on," these systems can manifest in various ways:
- Your seat could vibrate.
- You could hear sounds - a loud chime, or bell.
- Warning lights will shine and spoken message could be heard.
- Your steering wheel will "wrestle with you," it will not want to turn. (This is probably the most common response - and the one that I hate )
Like SO many other "gadgets & gizmos" found on vehicles today, LKA can be turned off - AND THAT'S WHAT I DO! 😉 😊 😀 That being said, however, whenever long hours of extended driving are required - whereas I could fall asleep - then I will TURN IT BACK ON. 😏 😏 😏
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31/08/2026 2:57 am
"In many states, failing to use your turn signals is not just a courtesy — it is a legal violation."
Is that right? I had no idea "big brother" was that involved. I mean..... if no cars are near, or in sight, why use it? - just my two cents. 🤨 🤨
Years ago, I noticed, in more than one State, that many drivers made lane changes while traveling THROUGH intersections - something I don't do. 😵 😵
Interestingly, that's NOT A VIOLATION in most States; it's NOT against the law.
I find that shocking. 😬 😬 😬