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"prima"Donna · 06-02-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RedJewelSS

yea i used to drive a truck. its not easy driving in traffic somtimes with all the fools out there. when they say thank you they really mean it.

I know they are appreciative of courtesy from drivers of cars...I always try to give them respect on the road...it is a tough vehicle to drive, and when others are CLUELESS about how long it takes a tractor trailer to stop, and just cut right in front of them, I am amazed there aren't more accidents with truck vs car...

trm0002 · 06-02-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rdblan2

I still do it. If pulled over, I'd probably say I accidentally hit the lever instead of the washer.

See, my end of the conversation would most likely start with "Ya, and?". Of course there is that cavity search to consider...

daddyuhoh · 06-02-2010, 04:46 PM

Whenever on on my bike in the same situation we always pat the top of our helmets to on comming riders, as a warning ahead for them. This is very common in CA for guys on bikes. Cars it never really works much...

abaucom21 · 06-02-2010, 04:46 PM

Sorry, but this old guy just remembered 'a back in the day' light flashing courtesy. When getting ready to pass an 18-wheeler, we would flash our headlights to the 18-wheeler so the driver knew we were getting ready to pass. At that time flashing headlights did not mean to speed up, you are in my way, just indicating I am going to pass your big rig. Very important on two lane roads. The truck driver would then flash his lights so I knew it was safe to pass.

jshaf · 06-02-2010, 04:47 PM

i'm usually too slow to flash back, most of the younger drivers are too busy texting anyway ....LOL

Alfieboy · 06-02-2010, 04:53 PM

Was same way growing up back in NY..38 now..

Dont think about doing it here in VA.....:(

RedJewelSS · 06-02-2010, 05:13 PM

this is why i love a cb in my vehicle. all of mine that i drive on the street except my camaro have one. radar detectors dont hurt either if they are legal in your state.

BRKLYN · 06-02-2010, 05:16 PM

THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES THE ONE FLASHING GET'S THE TICKET. I STOPPED FLASHING . I WATCH MY SPEED LIMIT.

Baldman · 06-02-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by abaucom21

Sorry, but this old guy just remembered 'a back in the day' light flashing courtesy. When getting ready to pass an 18-wheeler, we would flash our headlights to the 18-wheeler so the driver knew we were getting ready to pass. At that time flashing headlights did not mean to speed up, you are in my way, just indicating I am going to pass your big rig. Very important on two lane roads. The truck driver would then flash his lights so I knew it was safe to pass.

Also thought that after you passed them that was a way to let you know that you were clear of him.

first one · 06-03-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by topgun1

yes, that happened around here too. very scary.

I flashed my lights at a car that was tailgating me one time around Charleston after I could finally get by the traffic beside me to let him go around and turned out it was an unmarked car! man, he was pissed. yeah, I got a ticket.

What a jerk! He would have given you a ticket too had you been the one tailgating him. Two sets of rules: ours and, oh yeah, they don't have no stinkin rules do they!

06-02-2010, 04:47 PM	#75
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06-02-2010, 05:13 PM	#77
RedJewelSS Drives: six in a row makes it go Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Delaware Posts: 610 View My Garage	this is why i love a cb in my vehicle. all of mine that i drive on the street except my camaro have one. radar detectors dont hurt either if they are legal in your state. __________________ brian 2010 camaro SS. LS3/6SPD (sold) 2003 Jeep Wrangler/Rubicon/NV3550 1989 F-150 4x4/300 I6/M5ODR2 1982 mustang. 351W/414stroker C4 9" rear. bracket racer 1977 F-100 5.9L 12V Cummins conversion/NV5600

06-02-2010, 04:46 PM	#73
daddyuhoh Drives: '10 SS1/'03 Tahoe/'06 Harley Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: So Cal. Posts: 143	Whenever on on my bike in the same situation we always pat the top of our helmets to on comming riders, as a warning ahead for them. This is very common in CA for guys on bikes. Cars it never really works much...

06-02-2010, 04:46 PM	#74
abaucom21 Drives: 2011 2LT White, 1966 TBird conv. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa Ontario Posts: 682	Sorry, but this old guy just remembered 'a back in the day' light flashing courtesy. When getting ready to pass an 18-wheeler, we would flash our headlights to the 18-wheeler so the driver knew we were getting ready to pass. At that time flashing headlights did not mean to speed up, you are in my way, just indicating I am going to pass your big rig. Very important on two lane roads. The truck driver would then flash his lights so I knew it was safe to pass.

06-02-2010, 04:53 PM	#76
Alfieboy Madman Drives: 2017 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RICHMOND VA Posts: 1,405 View My Garage	Was same way growing up back in NY..38 now.. Dont think about doing it here in VA.....:(

06-02-2010, 05:16 PM	#78
BRKLYN Account Suspended Drives: 98 C-5, Chev/Venture, VTX1300 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: KISSIMMEE, FL Posts: 198	THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES THE ONE FLASHING GET'S THE TICKET. I STOPPED FLASHING . I WATCH MY SPEED LIMIT.