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[–] qarbone@lemmy.world 2 points 14 hours ago (2 children)

I don't suspect they only hate BMW drivers. It's a common joke that BMW driver are generally unaware of turn signals, as a function of their cars.

[–] ulterno@programming.dev 1 points 1 hour ago

And here I'm trying to find usable turn signals for my bicycle, so that I don't have to always get a hand of the handle when I turn.

[–] Strider@lemmy.world 3 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago)

I don't hate BMW drivers. I am incapable of understanding why one person can not obey trivial rules that benefit all.

The BMW driver was just a cliche and symbol I used to transport this.

To be clear, I understand how it is and that depending on a multitude of factors (location, time, etc) the rules change. But someone knowing the rules and not having a detriment by complying and still not adhering to them is malicious and should be punished or otherwise facing consequences.