Yeah, I enjoy doing that too - I think I would usually turn off the headlights for a second to let him or her know they can scoot on over in front of me. I heard it's especially helpful to the truck drivers at night. They they almost always give you that return flash.
I really respect professional drivers of large vehicles (especially when it comes to backing those things up with trailers). But when they act agressively, it's real disturbing and unbecoming what I think ought to be some of the most skilled, ethical drivers on the road. I do however TRY to be a bit understanding sometimes when I'm being tailgated by a big rid and I think that they're simply trying to keep their momentum up for an upcoming hill and to avoid downshifting. I may be capable of trying to work with them in that situation if I haven't already been put in my red zone by two or three encounters with other drivers on that trip. Brian On 9/26/06, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Kaleb, Your absolutely right...... And then the trucker flashes his "christmas tree" and moves over in front of you...... Used to give me a chill .... Real communication without saying a word!!! Chuck Phoenix AZ On Sep 26, 2006, at 7:16 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Flashing headlights means you want to pass. Headlights off and on > mean > you are going to yield, as in, its safe for whoever to pull back into > your lane. > > LarryT wrote: > >> you wrote:<<Flashing high beams signals the intention NOT to yield. >> >>> Turning off lights momentarily signals that you DO intend to >>> yield.>> >> >> >> Maybe you're referring to driving in Europe? >> >> My 40 years experience driving in USA (never drove in Europe) is >> flashing >> headlights *do* indicate an intention to yield. Such as flashing >> high beams >> when a 18 wheeler is passing so they'll know when to pull in ahead >> of you - >> or flashing high beams to let another drive know it;s ok to pull >> out, etc. >> Never have seen anyone turn headlights on/off to indicate anything. >> >> All my driving has been east of Mississippi - maybe you're on the >> left >> coast? >> >> Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) >> www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts >> Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil >> PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net >> Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs >> Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ >> . >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 8:31 PM >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble >> >> >> >>> BZZZZT Wrong. >>> >>> Flashing high beams signals the intention NOT to yield. >>> Turning off lights momentarily signals that you DO intend to yield. >>> >>> I take it you have never driven in Europe - or have done so with >>> ignorance. Might want to touch up on that training you spoke about. >>> >>> -Dave Walton >>> >>> >>> On 9/25/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>>> I take it you have never operated a heavy vehicle in traffic, I >>>> make a >>>> point >>>> of giving commercial drivers a fair go on the roads because they >>>> put up >>>> with >>>> the penisheads all day. >>>> It also doesn't hurt to flash your high beams to let the truck >>>> driver >>>> know >>>> you have seen his/her intention to change lanes and you will not >>>> get in >>>> his/her way. >>>> Anyway if the Government insists on handing out licenses to >>>> operate road >>>> missiles in breakfast cereal boxes you have to expect bad >>>> drivers. That >>>> is >>>> why the autobahn system works, good roads combined with good >>>> training........ooh and of course quality machines able to >>>> operate at >>>> high >>>> speeds. >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes Discussion List" >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 5:38 AM >>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> If you really want to screw up getting to where you are going - >>>>> get in >>>>> an accident. Nice way to ruin your day. >>>>> >>>>> People die because of tricks like that. And it may not be the >>>>> other >>>>> guy. >>>>> >>>>> -Dave Walton >>>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >>>> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >>> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> >>> -- >>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >>> Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: >>> 9/22/2006 >>> >>> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> > > -- > Kaleb C. 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