I use it literally everywhere out of habit, I got made fun of for using it when pulling out of my moms driveway once lol
The only reason I won’t possibly use it is when I’m in a turn only lane at a red light and don’t want to listen to it for 3 minutes
Most people I find only use it 75% of the time at best.
I’m 2.5 years into driving and am curious if it’s just what semi-new drivers do or if I’m the odd one out.
Often, the person behind will also accelerate when they see your blinker, closing your chance. The place 2 cars back might be available now, or taken by someone else. But the option to do as the Romans do and simply merge remains!
In India, using your blinker would solely identify you as a foreigner. I do not recommend accruing infinite tickets.