Originally Posted by
AlmostTrick
Often that makes sense. If there is someone waiting to pull out and my signaling would allow them to safely do so, I will do it as a courtesy. Otherwise they have to wait, only to say "Nice signal AH!" once they see me turn.
I try to be a courteous cyclist.
If I'm using the full lane and a driver is behind me I believe it's not only courteous to signal, but it makes it less likely they'll attempt a risky pass when they realize they only have to hold their pants on for another few seconds.
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I'm sure I must have encountered some scenario where I was taking the full lane to take a right hand turn, but damned if I can think of one now. Also not sure if I've ever been in a situation where someone was waiting to pull out right where I was taking a right hand turn. That'd have to be a very weird road layout.