I love the intelligence of the drivers here in the beautiful Northwest state of Oregon.  Especially when it comes to that magical little stick that every car, truck, van, or otherwise has on the left side of the steering wheel column.

Ladies and gentleman, let me introduce you to it’s greatness.  It is called… a “Blinker”.  Why?  Well, this handy-dandy thingamajig lets the other drivers on the road know that you’re going to, how do you say, turn.  Really amazing!  And the best part is that it takes less energy to turn it on than it does to lift your morning latte to your mouth, or your cell phone to your ear.  How cool is that?!?!

And you know what else?  It’s not only cool, but it’s the law!  You heard it hear, folks.  The law!  You MUST use it.  Not a choice.  If you’re caught not using your blinker, and you turn, you get a ticket!  Simply amazing!  But wait, there’s more!  The drivers behind you will appreciate that you’ve given them advance warning about your intentions.  Damn!  It is indeed a fantastic world having such inventions.

So what do you think?  Let’s all start using this wonderful invention, and making driving safer, and less prone to expensive, inconvenient tickets!  Oh, and if the guy behind you honks at you for suddenly turning with no blinker or other warning, you do not get to be surprised, angry, or flipping the bird at him.  You’ve earned that honk.  Good job.