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Partick · 06-02-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by first one

I thought most everyone knew this.

+1

Havok · 06-02-2010, 01:48 PM

I feel your pain OP. I was talking to some people this weekend, and they were discussing how beer makes you poop after drinking (you know the next morning), and I was like "Oh you mean Bud Mud" and they never even heard of that. Was so depressing.

RedJewelSS · 06-02-2010, 01:49 PM

city folks just look at you like you have three heads when i do this. back home they know it could mean cop or deer or some road hazzard for them to slow down and be careful.

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 06-02-2010, 03:35 PM

I use to do that but SO MANY people drive like FOOLS I let them get the ticket.

It seems like people go 10-15 under or go 10-20 over the speed limit.

After I FINALLY get around somebody CRAWLING doing 10-15 under the limit, I

set my CRUISE to 5 over, then in SECONDS I have somebody RIDING MY REAR.

I CAN'T believe how many FOOLS are on the road.

LET THEM GET THE TICKET I SAY....

"prima"Donna · 06-02-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by topgun1

yeah, truckers are about the only ones who will show you appreciation when they put on the blinkers and need to get over. I'll flash my lights and slow down when I see he needs to get over while others continue to go by and ignore him. He'll then flash his running lights to let me know thanks.

me too..truckers are usually polite....

wullger · 06-02-2010, 03:44 PM

Usually too congested around here to pull off the courtesy flash. I try to do it if I'm on the interstate, though.

26 now, but was taught this as I was learning to drive by my father who IS a cop.

MikeZ28 · 06-02-2010, 03:45 PM

I can't remember the last time anyone "flashed" me as a warning. I still do it sometimes. So many cars having DRLs kind of make it pointless or hard to do.

At least people still pull onto the shoulder here (Texas) sometimes to help you pass. But even that habit is dying off.

Fogey · 06-02-2010, 03:49 PM

I believe (I could be wrong), that most drivers today are zombies, and things like courtesy, camaradarie (sp?) are history. Muscle car drivers have maintained some of the good old traditions but for the most part drivers are more into their Ipods etc. than their cars.

RedJewelSS · 06-02-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by "prima"Donna

me too..truckers are usually polite....

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.

camarossrs2150 · 06-02-2010, 04:02 PM

i got 2 flashes today and flashed back

trm0002 · 06-02-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TXCammy

Maybe its a "Southern Hospitality" thing....no harm intended to anyone.

Nope. Holds true for us old farts in NY (WESTERN NY). I still do it quite regularly and I'd be more than happy to take some BS equipment violation ticket caused I pissed off the cop vs having no one return the favor and save my ass from a real ticket.

greenrail · 06-02-2010, 04:11 PM

I still do it occasionally.

So you flash your lights.Big deal.

" Gee officer I bumped my turn signal stalk."

Why is everyone so paranoid. Its getting to become almost as if you are afraid to breath.Sheesh. Lighten up folks.

abaucom21 · 06-02-2010, 04:28 PM

Yes, you are getting old (LOL)! Me too. "I flash them to warn people too about cops, no headlights on at night, bright lights are on, no headlights on in the pouring rain, doesn't do any good, rarely. they're like zombies driving. You can flash, and they have no idea what you're talking about. It's the law in most states to have your head lamps burning when it's raining, definitely in NC. they're oblivious."
I still flash my lights to all oncoming traffic for reasons above. Very few drivers pay attention. Back in the day (old persons speak) I remember July 1970. I was returning to University in Miami from NC, only 3 days after I picked up my new 1970 Nova SS.
At dusk spotted police behind an overpass, opposite lanes, on the interstate in lower Georgia. Started flashing my lights to oncoming traffic as at that time eveyone knew that meant to slow down. To my surprise, within a 1/4 mile, police were also positioned on my side of the road. Police saw me flash lights, I was pulled over, I was not speeding. Harassed on the side of the road for more than 1/2 hour, almost experienced everything except a body cavity search. Did not get a ticket but told to keep driving and not stop in Georgia. Police tailed me about 35 miles all the way to the Georgia/Florida border.
I still flash my lights (quick multiple times) to oncoming interstate traffic if the 'man' is waiting for them. Older drivers know when an oncoming auto does multiple light flashing, means slow down. Sure that I have saved many drivers from tickets since I started this practice in the late 1960s.
Signed,
Old guy who drives fast,
Never had a speeding ticket,
Expecting my first speed ticket driving my 2011 Camaro

rdblan2 · 06-02-2010, 04:38 PM

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

06-02-2010, 01:49 PM	#59
RedJewelSS Drives: six in a row makes it go Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Delaware Posts: 610 View My Garage	city folks just look at you like you have three heads when i do this. back home they know it could mean cop or deer or some road hazzard for them to slow down and be careful. __________________ 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, 03:44 PM	#62
wullger Supercharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,576 View My Garage	Usually too congested around here to pull off the courtesy flash. I try to do it if I'm on the interstate, though. 26 now, but was taught this as I was learning to drive by my father who IS a cop. __________________ 2SS/RS IBM A6, White Rallies Ordered: 4/30/09 Delivered: 8/18/09 Appearance Mods: Heritage Grille, ZL1 Replica Wheels Performance Mods: Flowmaster ARH Cat-Back Exhaust, ADM CAI, ADM L99-LS3 Conversion, ADM LSA Supercharger Kit, Lingenfelter GT9 Cam, Stainless Power Headers, Detroit Speed Sway Bars, ZL1 Fuel Pump 581 rwhp/535 lb/ft tq

06-02-2010, 03:49 PM	#64
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,236	IMHO it's more than headlight flashing I believe (I could be wrong), that most drivers today are zombies, and things like courtesy, camaradarie (sp?) are history. Muscle car drivers have maintained some of the good old traditions but for the most part drivers are more into their Ipods etc. than their cars.

06-02-2010, 04:02 PM	#66
camarossrs2150 Drives: abm2ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: still out of my mind Posts: 2,095	i got 2 flashes today and flashed back __________________ [SIGPIC]

06-02-2010, 04:11 PM	#68
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	I still do it occasionally. So you flash your lights.Big deal. " Gee officer I bumped my turn signal stalk." Why is everyone so paranoid. Its getting to become almost as if you are afraid to breath.Sheesh. Lighten up folks. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name. Last edited by greenrail; 06-03-2010 at 11:35 AM.

06-02-2010, 01:48 PM	#58
Havok Drives: 2010 IBM 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: RI Posts: 1,484	I feel your pain OP. I was talking to some people this weekend, and they were discussing how beer makes you poop after drinking (you know the next morning), and I was like "Oh you mean Bud Mud" and they never even heard of that. Was so depressing.

06-02-2010, 03:35 PM	#60
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	I use to do that but SO MANY people drive like FOOLS I let them get the ticket. It seems like people go 10-15 under or go 10-20 over the speed limit. After I FINALLY get around somebody CRAWLING doing 10-15 under the limit, I set my CRUISE to 5 over, then in SECONDS I have somebody RIDING MY REAR. I CAN'T believe how many FOOLS are on the road. LET THEM GET THE TICKET I SAY....

06-02-2010, 03:45 PM	#63
MikeZ28 Drives: '04 GTO, '00 Z28, '95 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 225	I can't remember the last time anyone "flashed" me as a warning. I still do it sometimes. So many cars having DRLs kind of make it pointless or hard to do. At least people still pull onto the shoulder here (Texas) sometimes to help you pass. But even that habit is dying off.

06-02-2010, 04:28 PM	#69
abaucom21 Drives: 2011 2LT White, 1966 TBird conv. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa Ontario Posts: 682	Yes, you are getting old (LOL)! Me too. "I flash them to warn people too about cops, no headlights on at night, bright lights are on, no headlights on in the pouring rain, doesn't do any good, rarely. they're like zombies driving. You can flash, and they have no idea what you're talking about. It's the law in most states to have your head lamps burning when it's raining, definitely in NC. they're oblivious." I still flash my lights to all oncoming traffic for reasons above. Very few drivers pay attention. Back in the day (old persons speak) I remember July 1970. I was returning to University in Miami from NC, only 3 days after I picked up my new 1970 Nova SS. At dusk spotted police behind an overpass, opposite lanes, on the interstate in lower Georgia. Started flashing my lights to oncoming traffic as at that time eveyone knew that meant to slow down. To my surprise, within a 1/4 mile, police were also positioned on my side of the road. Police saw me flash lights, I was pulled over, I was not speeding. Harassed on the side of the road for more than 1/2 hour, almost experienced everything except a body cavity search. Did not get a ticket but told to keep driving and not stop in Georgia. Police tailed me about 35 miles all the way to the Georgia/Florida border. I still flash my lights (quick multiple times) to oncoming interstate traffic if the 'man' is waiting for them. Older drivers know when an oncoming auto does multiple light flashing, means slow down. Sure that I have saved many drivers from tickets since I started this practice in the late 1960s. Signed, Old guy who drives fast, Never had a speeding ticket, Expecting my first speed ticket driving my 2011 Camaro

06-02-2010, 04:38 PM	#70
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	I still do it. If pulled over, I'd probably say I accidentally hit the lever instead of the washer.