Right Turn Ahead

The sign says there’s a 90-degree right turn ahead. The sign lied.

Driving up Indian Hills Drive recently, I noticed a yellow directional sign indicating that I should slow down to 15 mph for a hard right turn in the road. Since I’ve been driving this road for over 35 years that came as a surprise to me.

Yes, there is a slight bend in the road, but most modern vehicles can easily navigate it at well above 15 mph, and probably at well above 50 (for you scofflaws out there).

If you’re going to plant another sign, at least make sure it’s accurate.

This town is crazy with signs. They’re everywhere. I would like to find the sign salesman who landed in this town and hire that person to sell for me. No, I don’t have anything to sell, but I could come up with something if I had that superstar salesperson.

Having so many signs defeats the purpose. When there are so many, drivers don’t really notice them because they’re just another ordinary part of the landscape. 

Think of a rose bush. If you knew that there were only a couple of thorns, then you’d really be on the lookout for those thorns. But since they’re full of thorns, you don’t notice them individually. It’s the same with signs.