Isn't it nice when other drivers say thanks
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Due to a power cut we had to go to the pub to eat tonight.
On our way out I flashed a couple of drivers to warn them about a mobile speed van - coach driver and Porsche driver both gave me a thumbs up.
On the way back, on nice wide country roads I noticed a bike coming up behind me very quickly, straight bit of road so I indicated left to let him/her know I'd seen them, they overtook me and gave me a little wave of thanks.
On our way out I flashed a couple of drivers to warn them about a mobile speed van - coach driver and Porsche driver both gave me a thumbs up.
On the way back, on nice wide country roads I noticed a bike coming up behind me very quickly, straight bit of road so I indicated left to let him/her know I'd seen them, they overtook me and gave me a little wave of thanks.
popegregory said:
Or how someone's bad driving, and your subsequent rage, is instantly excused when they wave to apologise.
This. Quickly reduces the rage. Without sounding too sexist it's always been guys in my experience that have apologised after cutting me up etc, whereas when I've been forced to slam on the brakes by a woman I get blanked. 4lf4-155 said:
That'll be why women never say thank you then......
Not to tar all women with the same brush, but I do find that I'm more likely to be ignored or not thanked for courteous behaviour on the road when it's a lady behind the wheel in the opposing vehicle.Hell I've even been given waves of thanks from boy racers after moving out to let him past at 35 whilst he sounds like he should be doing 90.
RocketScience said:
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Be careful warning other drivers about speed traps though. I believe you can get in trouble for it - especially if you happen warn an unmarked police car
I know about the supposed problem with warning other drivers but I'll continue to do it - it's the rebel in me!Be careful warning other drivers about speed traps though. I believe you can get in trouble for it - especially if you happen warn an unmarked police car
So what the story about the unmarked car?
JordanTurbo said:
A personal favourite of mine is when you make a bit extra room for a motorbike to slip through in traffic and get a quick leg drop to say thanks 
What's a leg drop?I usually get a little acknowledgement from their left hand, tonight the rider was going a 'bit' quick but they put their left hand out and gave me a full thumbs up!
skeggysteve said:
RocketScience said:
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Be careful warning other drivers about speed traps though. I believe you can get in trouble for it - especially if you happen warn an unmarked police car
I know about the supposed problem with warning other drivers but I'll continue to do it - it's the rebel in me!Be careful warning other drivers about speed traps though. I believe you can get in trouble for it - especially if you happen warn an unmarked police car
So what the story about the unmarked car?
popegregory said:
A driver was done for it about a year ago, something along the lines of "perverting the course of justice" I think.
As I said I know all about this but I don't care!I'll warn other drivers/riders if a mobile van is in a place that is just for cash collection - tonight it was on a 30mph road that is not really a 30mph area and was a 50mph a few years ago.
JordanTurbo said:
elephantstone said:
Best one is when you let a lorry into your lane and they do the left-right-left indicator thing.
A personal favourite of mine is when you make a bit extra room for a motorbike to slip through in traffic and get a quick leg drop to say thanks Yes, it's nice to be curtious. Currently in Seattle driving through town, 4 lanes chocka, slowly road works reduce it to 3, then 2 and finally 1 lane, everone slows down, and it all seemsly merges into one, no cars bunching to stop you getting in front of them, no lots of flashing, just good sensible driving.
popegregory said:
skeggysteve said:
RocketScience said:
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Be careful warning other drivers about speed traps though. I believe you can get in trouble for it - especially if you happen warn an unmarked police car
I know about the supposed problem with warning other drivers but I'll continue to do it - it's the rebel in me!Be careful warning other drivers about speed traps though. I believe you can get in trouble for it - especially if you happen warn an unmarked police car
So what the story about the unmarked car?
Now all we have to do now is to educate bus drivers to say thanks, the ones round my way are miserable, smug buggers; let them out or give way to them on a tight road with parked cars down one side and more often than not not a single wave or hazard light flash to say thanks, I bloody hate them.
As for bikes, I make an effort to notice them and to give a bit more space if I can and I also do the left indicator flash to let them know I've seen them too, they always acknowledge my courtesy, either with a quick wave of the hand or the leg drop, as mentioned earlier.
As for bikes, I make an effort to notice them and to give a bit more space if I can and I also do the left indicator flash to let them know I've seen them too, they always acknowledge my courtesy, either with a quick wave of the hand or the leg drop, as mentioned earlier.
It is nice to get a "thanks" of some form. I feel it also means the driver is paying more attention to other road users...
Regarding warning people about a camera: If you warn someone about the camera, they will slow down at the very least, in the area covered by the camera. If the camera is there for safety's sake, you've just done the job of the camera by making them slow down in the area the police want them to slow down.
I can't see what the problem is personally, although I know the police do take a dim view of it to say the least.
Regarding warning people about a camera: If you warn someone about the camera, they will slow down at the very least, in the area covered by the camera. If the camera is there for safety's sake, you've just done the job of the camera by making them slow down in the area the police want them to slow down.
I can't see what the problem is personally, although I know the police do take a dim view of it to say the least.
My favourite is when it is actually good sensible driving.
Near us there are some width restrictions on an incline. If there is no one behind me (as they wouldn't be expecting me to stop) and I'm going downhill with right of way I will give the right of way to a HGV so they don't have to stop. Always get a grateful thumbs up.
Or when you are in a busy road with parked cars either side and you actually manoeuvre around each other rather then force your way through and actually make life easy for each other.
My favourite on the motorway is when I'm in lane one and those in lane two pre empt me having to overtake so move over to lane three for me and vice versa. Not those who may think I'll just pull out, but those who may have been behind me for several miles and have similar lane discipline to myself. Always smile when I see, or am acknowledged for thoughtful driving like this.
Near us there are some width restrictions on an incline. If there is no one behind me (as they wouldn't be expecting me to stop) and I'm going downhill with right of way I will give the right of way to a HGV so they don't have to stop. Always get a grateful thumbs up.
Or when you are in a busy road with parked cars either side and you actually manoeuvre around each other rather then force your way through and actually make life easy for each other.
My favourite on the motorway is when I'm in lane one and those in lane two pre empt me having to overtake so move over to lane three for me and vice versa. Not those who may think I'll just pull out, but those who may have been behind me for several miles and have similar lane discipline to myself. Always smile when I see, or am acknowledged for thoughtful driving like this.
I always try to be courteous and drive sensibly and it's always nice when your driving is appreciated
But in my experience recognition is becomeing more common from professional drivers and less so from the general public these days.
Waves and thumb ups from motorcycles and cars. Buses, coaches, vans and lorries favour the left/right indicate or a flash of the hazards
But in my experience recognition is becomeing more common from professional drivers and less so from the general public these days.
Waves and thumb ups from motorcycles and cars. Buses, coaches, vans and lorries favour the left/right indicate or a flash of the hazards
Edited by leafspring on Monday 12th August 00:05
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