Use Your Turn Signals

Winnipeg traffic has been rather dense this week. I have also noted another round of complaints about Winnipeg drivers. The two are probably linked. It is nothing special to consider the heavier the traffic the more people's poor driving is highlighted. As bumper to bumper rush hour traffic crawls through downtown Winnipeg, inconsiderate driving becomes very obvious.

There are the usual candidates, not using your turn signal, pulling up to block someone who does use their turn signal, not looking to see if the lane is clear, and not making room for someone as they try to change lanes. In addition there is the generally erratic driving.

Why do Winnipeg drivers seem to be so bad?

I think there may be a couple of reasons.

It is always winter in Winnipeg and the streets are often covered in snow so you just have to drive where you think the lane is.

The streets are old and curvy. Often the lanes are not really big enough to drive properly.

There is no requirement for formal driving training in Manitoba, and it is not too difficult to pass a Manitoba driving test in a small town.

I'm sure there are more reasons. I really think it is really disheartening to have to deal with Winnipeg drivers. There are other places with bad drivers and I'm sure that people there have the same complaints.

Fortunately it is rather easy to have good drivers. Drive courteously, and safely. Unfortunately buy in on this idea seems to be nearly impossible to get.