LIVINGSTON, TX — In a shocking revelation that surprises absolutely no one, Polk County has been named the unofficial capital of “Turn? What Turn?” driving.

According to sources stuck behind a 2003 Dodge Ram for 14 minutes, local drivers have declared the turn signal a “government suggestion” rather than a basic road safety feature. Most blinkers are believed to be in pristine condition — having never been touched since the vehicle rolled off the lot.

“I saw a guy turn left from the right lane without slowing down or signaling,” said one traumatized witness. “I thought I was in a Fast & Furious sequel. Turns out it was just Carl going to Whataburger.”

Stop signs, too, have become optional scenery. Drivers either:

• Roll to a stop 50 feet before the sign,
• Cruise straight through like it’s a starting pistol, or
• Sit there staring into the void as if the sign might eventually disappear.

Local driving instructors have considered giving up entirely, now offering courses titled “Advanced Telepathy: Predicting Polk County Turns.”

When reached for comment, one resident simply stated, “If God wanted me to use my blinker, He’d have put it on the outside of the car.”