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From: ChelseaTractorMan on 12 May 2010 04:47 On Tue, 11 May 2010 18:25:40 +0100, "Mortimer" <me(a)privacy.net> wrote: >If I'm approaching a pedestrian and an oncoming car flashes, I will always >try to stop, spot on. -- Mike. .. . Gone beyond the ultimate driving machine.
From: ChelseaTractorMan on 12 May 2010 04:50 On Tue, 11 May 2010 20:42:43 +0100, "John" <Who90nospam(a)ntlworld.com> wrote: > I clearly lift both hands of the steering >wheel. signaling exasperation? -- Mike. .. . Gone beyond the ultimate driving machine.
From: ChelseaTractorMan on 12 May 2010 04:51 > I fear that some 'good natured and wonderful' drivers are making up their own rules in order to 'collect' waves what a strange concept -- Mike. .. . Gone beyond the ultimate driving machine.
From: ChelseaTractorMan on 12 May 2010 04:56 On Tue, 11 May 2010 22:30:51 +0100, "John" <Who90nospam(a)ntlworld.com> wrote: > it would stop individuals waving and getting >waves and smiles. that's a good thing, encourages good attitudes to other drivers. -- Mike. .. . Gone beyond the ultimate driving machine.
From: boltar2003 on 12 May 2010 05:21
On Wed, 12 May 2010 01:08:29 -0700 (PDT) "Man at B&Q" <manatbandq(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >> See Highway Code: >> >> QUOTE: >> Signs and markings >> 110 >> Flashing headlights. Only flash your headlights to let other road users k= >now >> that you are there. Do not flash your headlights to convey any other mess= >age >> or intimidate other road users. >> >> unquote >> >> I fear that some 'good natured and wonderful' drivers are making up their >> own rules in order to 'collect' waves and an expectation of - a returned >> favour - or a place in driver's heaven. > >Like many a dictionary, the HC has simply faied to keep up with common >usage. Quite. It should have been updated long ago since almost all drivers flash their headlights as a sign to mean "You go ahead" or "I'm giving you priority". If someone used it to mean "I'm here and coming through" there'd probably be a nasty crash. The horn is used to signify presence. B2003 |