Realized today I'm a better driver because of Tesla

[lynnpt2001]

Been driving a long time, so much so I have to admit I was in the habit of changing lanes everywhere without using a turn signal. Now that I have Emergency Lane Departure feature which requires me to use my turn signal when changing lanes, I now use my signal all the time. It has required me to use it on every lane change, and I now use it on every turn. It has sort of forced me into better habits and I know everyone around me appreciates it.

 

[groovyd]

sounds pretty high maintenance...

 

[jdcollins5]

I have always tried to use my turn signals and a pet peeve is people that never use their turn signals. Not only is it showing consideration of others around you but it is also defensive in letting others know your intentions, so maybe they will be less likely to run into you.

Now with Lane Departure Warning and Emergency Lane Departure, like you, I have a constant reminder in the event that I forget to use a turn signal. I really appreciate Tesla making us safer, in spite of ourselves.

 

[Uncle Paul]

It is working. In small ways the Autopilot is getting better than when faliable humans drive :_)

 

[sceptic]

well at least your emergency lane departure alert works - mine doesn't and service doesn't have a clue

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Yes, I'm sure they do. Drivers no longer saying sarcastically out loud in their cars "Oh, you're turning. Well, it would have been nice to have known earlier, you selfish douchebag." Or something like that.

You should signal every time, so that you will signal every time automatically.

 

[KenC]

Thank goodness. It's a legal infraction to change lanes or turn without signaling.

 

[chronopc]

AP has made me a law abiding citizen. I set it to speed limit and watch as people weave in and out in front of me as I enjoy music on my awesome sound system.

 

[ZOMGVTEK]

Does the car beep or something if you don’t signal?

 

[MMBTUS]

I’ve already posted how ELDA saved me from a crash, so it has proved its value.

Less impressive and not amenable to signaling: I moved the car to the right side of my lane and crossed the lane marker to avoid some road debris in the center. ELDA pulled me right back into the center of the lane and over the debris. Not what I was aiming for.

I don’t routinely signal for road debris. Not as a matter of second nature.

This needs work.

 

[KerryOH]

I too am a better driver because of my MX. Not just turn signals, but NoA and TACC are awesome. There was a recent article in the NY Times regarding turn signals. Interesting reading,

 

[alexGS]

Does the car beep or something if you don’t signal?

Many modern cars give a ‘shudder’ in the steering when the lane line is crossed and the ‘Lane departure warning’ is turned on. Seems the Model 3 gives more than a shudder; it actively steers the car back into the lane (can be seen in the EuroNCAP crash test published recently).

I actually had a friend with a new Giulia wonder what had happened when he was passing a vehicle on a cold and foggy morning - reported a kick in the steering - and I asked him “did you use the turn signal?” - “No, why?” - “next time, try that...” - and he reported back that it prevented the warning. So, not only the Model 3 but many other cars

-Alex

 

[alexGS]

Less impressive and not amenable to signaling: I moved the car to the right side of my lane and crossed the lane marker to avoid some road debris in the center. ELDA pulled me right back into the center of the lane and over the debris. Not what I was aiming for.

Well that’s more than a warning isn’t it... sounds rather scary if it is not possible to override the steering correction that the car applies? I thought it would work like the lane departure warning in other cars, e.g. VW Golf.

-Alex

 

[Msjulie]

Will I get flamed if I say I didn't need AP to teach me to do these things? More like my very insistent father - do it right or don't use my car - and later, racing school for being alert and paying attention to those around me

 

[jdcollins5]

Does the car beep or something if you don’t signal?

If you have Lane Departure Warning set to Warning it will vibrate if you attempt to change lanes without turn signal. If you have it set to Assist it will steer back into your lane.

 

[lynnpt2001]

Does the car beep or something if you don’t signal?

No it tries to correct you back into the lane your in

 

[qdeathstar]

Agreed with all the comments here. The only downside is complacency... it’s a little easy to rely on AP more than I should... luckily it tries to steer me someplace to don’t want to go often enough I’m not fully trusting... yet.

 

[ngogas]

What is a turn signal? Lol

 

[ZOMGVTEK]

I signal turning into my driveway, in parking lots, and leaving curbs. #ADULTING

 

[jdcollins5]

I’ve already posted how ELDA saved me from a crash, so it has proved its value.

Less impressive and not amenable to signaling: I moved the car to the right side of my lane and crossed the lane marker to avoid some road debris in the center. ELDA pulled me right back into the center of the lane and over the debris. Not what I was aiming for.

I don’t routinely signal for road debris. Not as a matter of second nature.

This needs work.

You can always override ELDA by keeping the wheel turned where you want it. You are always in control.