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larryaz · **^ Top** #1 01.04.2008

Question... I grew up around trucks (My Father and Grandfather both drove truck), and am curious. When did it become common practice to blind the driver passing you by "Blinking" him/her over with your high beams? It's not only rude but also quite dangerous. Just curious.

truckerjaw · **^ Top** #2 01.04.2008

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Originally Posted by larryaz

Question... I grew up around trucks (My Father and Grandfather both drove truck), and am curious. When did it become common practice to blind the driver passing you by "Blinking" him/her over with your high beams? It's not only rude but also quite dangerous. Just curious.

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heyns57 · **^ Top** #3 01.04.2008

The headlights on some trucks cannot be switched off as a courtesy signal while the truck is moving. So, drivers use the high beams or the CB when passed. During the day, use of high beams is not an effective signal. It was frustrating to drive a Volvo and not have control of the headlights.

notarps4me · **^ Top** #4 01.04.2008

When a truck passes me I do not flash my high beams. Instead I turn my road lamps (fog) on and off. This does not blind the driver, but he can still see that I am signaling him that he has cleared me. Of course with a lot of these yard birds I never get a chance. As soon as they clear my hood they swerve in front of me without a turn signal.

RoamingGnome · **^ Top** #5 01.04.2008

i personally turn off the lights for a second to let them over or to show them it is clear. drivers driving with the brights irratate me more. they get a blown headlight then turn on the brights so they have two headlights. that is so blinding when it is raining and dark out.

myminpins · **^ Top** #6 01.04.2008

I've never found brights "blinded" anyone when used IN THE DAYTIME as a courtesy thank you signal. Yes, driving with them on all the time, daytime or not, is VERY annoying.

palerdr · **^ Top** #7 01.04.2008

a bright megawatt plastered in your face . don't ya just love having the daylights blinded outta you and it pierces right thru your eyeball and gives you a much needed MIGRAINE !!!

myminpins · **^ Top** #8 01.04.2008

Exactly and I get migraines that are sensitive to light so I know what you're talking about.

palerdr · **^ Top** #9 01.04.2008

with glasses, it multiplies the intensity and the light is catapulted directly to your brain. as opposed to passing thru the naked eye and taking a detour

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Originally Posted by myminpins

Exactly and I get migraines that are sensitive to light so I know what you're talking about.

Rascally Road Warrior · **^ Top** #10 01.04.2008

I would imagine that it would be better not to flash anything if all you have is the high beams after all, I really don’t see why another driver feels so obligated in having to flash at all. I know, many people believe that it’s a courtesy thing, kinda like holding the door open for a lady, but seriously, do you really need the assistance of another driver to let you know when it is safe to pull back into your lane? I would think that you should have more confidence of your driving skills than that!

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