[forgotten man]

When did they stop equipping cars with turn signals?

[Let's Roll]

LOL.

When the PWed and abused realized they could give the finger to the rest of the driving public by NOT using them. They’ll fix us - still afraid of their spouses, bosses etc. though.

[b4its2late]

When did they stop equipping cars with turn signals?

They didn't. Some women drivers just think if they turn them on, they can turn without checking to see if anyone is in their way.... ;-)

[ErnBatavia]

When did they stop equipping cars with turn signals?

Having just three days ago wrapped up a nearly 5000 mile road trip, I can attest to the fact that the "cancel" button Cruise Control apparently only remains on my lonely Honda CRV. NOBODY 'breaks cruise' to pass a truck, even if looming traffic is going 10 mph than them....NOBODY; not once.

[Mr. Lucky]

In rural Indiana, it is assumed that anyone following you knows where you’re going to turn. Of course, if the person following you isn’t from around here, you don’t want them to know where you’re going to turn.

[IYAS9YAS]

When did they stop equipping cars with turn signals?

They're optional equipment. Everything's there to make them work. It's just a simple ID-10-T interface that prevents most of them from working.

[Daffynition]

While they come standard in BMWs, we are obliged *never* to use them. Ever.

It says it in the owner's manual. ;)

[Professional Engineer]

When did they stop equipping cars with turn signals?

About the time cars began being imported en masse. Sadly the affliction has infected most manufacturers.