Flashing Lights to Change Lanes

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Female Driver, Jul 10, 2012.

  1. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    orginal idea was your confirming that there is sufficent room (safety wise) for them to come back over. Meaning that when they do come into the lane you will have a safe following distance between you, it is also a courtesy as is the thank you flash of you after completing the pass.

    Nowadays driver like to speed up as you pass instead of making sure you get by safely.

    My goals are simple, courtesy ot other drivers, hopely making each others jobs a little more enjoyable. And getting all home safe and well. If I can improve your day in the process then I have suceed in my goals for the day.
     
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  3. freedhardwoods

    freedhardwoods Light Load Member

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    I don't get the connection between that statement and ######## blinding you with their bright lights.
     
  4. Female Driver

    Female Driver Medium Load Member

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    Good way to put it, thanks.

    Since starting the thread, I have been diligently flashing others. I don't get upset when I don't get the "thank you" flash back. Oddly enough, my anger at other's driving and such, has been much lower since driving an 18 wheeler. I don't know why, but the calm is much more welcome than the anger.
     
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  5. ew2108

    ew2108 Road Train Member

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    lol its funny you say that because im the same im not even bothered by the stupidity anymore
     
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  6. gator21

    gator21 Light Load Member

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    this flashing of high beams is completely unwanted and disapproved.you know the driver is looking directly at your front end when hes about to clear you,now you've temporarily blinded the sh-- out of him and impaired his vision.YEAH>THANKS ALLOT AZHOLE.i didnt need to see where i was going.
     
  7. gator21

    gator21 Light Load Member

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    i have running light on my truck.when you pass me i shut the headlight switch off then on...it interupts the light(dimming effect),so not to blind the driver that i know is now looking in that mirror.at that exact moment,when he thinks he's clear.not while he's still passing me.
     
  8. gator21

    gator21 Light Load Member

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    cant reach the dash to blink the lights..thats a crock.maybe you should get a different job
     
  9. Jubileet

    Jubileet Bobtail Member

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    I would rather you not flash your lights at all if you are going to flash your high beams.

     
  10. Yost69

    Yost69 Light Load Member

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    As was stated. Every situation is different. You can feel whether or not it is pointless to flash your lights or not. Like was said if a truck blows by you then there really is no point in checking your lights but if a truck is creeping by then it is a nice jesture so that they can get back over quickly.

    I will say this, if I am passing and you flash me over I will thank you but if you would rather highbeam me instead of a quick off and on, I would rather you did nothing.
     
  11. not4hire

    not4hire Road Train Member

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    "If I had a rocket launcher... "
     
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