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BubbaFett

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34. yes

Mon Mar 9, 2015, 08:05 AM

Mar 2015

and for the sake of traffic safety.

Why would you need to have so much control, when it is easier to move out of the hammer lane?

If you're doing 75 and someone is doing 85, why would you create a safety hazard just to prove a point or be a self-appointed Junior Traffic Marshal?

Yes, it's just common courtesy.

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Driving question: Was flashing one's headlights to tell someone to move over ever considered polite? [View all] Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2015 OP

If the right lane is open ... GeorgeGist Mar 2015 #1

+1 (nt) pokerfan Mar 2015 #11

+1,000,000,000,000 nt FoxNewsSucks Mar 2015 #29

It's also illegal. I got pulled over for driving in the left lane, no ticket but the cop told me auntAgonist Mar 2015 #67

In my recollection, the only time flashing one's lights is considered good driving etiquette Aristus Mar 2015 #2

Back in the day, ( 1960's) there were 2 acceptable reasons to flash your headlights: dixiegrrrrl Mar 2015 #6

and even then BubbaFett Mar 2015 #21

Flashing twice to warn oncoming traffic of speed trap HereSince1628 Mar 2015 #77

I take that as an aggressive move. cwydro Mar 2015 #3

IMO: It's aggressive driving. There is nothing polite about it. In_The_Wind Mar 2015 #4

I disagree Major Nikon Mar 2015 #8

It's rarely safe to drive below the speed limit in the passing lane. I travel In_The_Wind Mar 2015 #10

I was thinking of Germany, too! If I remember, those in the faster lane R B Garr Mar 2015 #12

Agreed. auntAgonist Mar 2015 #68

Driving in the passing lane slowly is aggressive driving, along with thoughtless, selfish and mean. Dont call me Shirley Mar 2015 #5

But if you are driving above the limit.... Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2015 #32

Depends on how much over, 5-10 no, above that, yes. I would get over into the right hand lane when Dont call me Shirley Mar 2015 #35

What if the speed limit is 65 and you're doing 80 in the passing lane? Orrex Mar 2015 #58

Get into the right hand lane when safe and let the faster speeder pass. No need to engage in a Dont call me Shirley Mar 2015 #62

Depends where you are. bluedigger Mar 2015 #7

When I was in one of my many driving classes-speed demon back in the day-One woman was mackerel Mar 2015 #9

Years ago, I flashed a slow car to get out of my way... dannward Mar 2015 #60

people don't have to do that to me Skittles Mar 2015 #13

I'm the same way. nt cwydro Mar 2015 #17

same here, otherwise Skittles KICKS THEIR ASS! steve2470 Mar 2015 #57

It's a good signal... CanSocDem Mar 2015 #14

A professional truck drivers perspective; (Edited to address your "10 MPH rule) A HERETIC I AM Mar 2015 #15

thank you for this post. I use the 75% rule of thumb and use my headlights like you detailed. Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2015 #19

Please allow me to provide another one or two; A HERETIC I AM Mar 2015 #22

yes, about the headlights. I do that and MOTORCYCLES on the highways Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2015 #25

Thumbs up in a big way!! A HERETIC I AM Mar 2015 #26

Thanks for the tips lutefisk Mar 2015 #23

In heavy traffic situations in this country.... A HERETIC I AM Mar 2015 #24

My older brother & truckers taught me road etiquette. Exactly as you described. Panich52 Mar 2015 #30

<--- Be the Leader - Meet St. peter ---> A HERETIC I AM Mar 2015 #31

+1,000 Dont call me Shirley Mar 2015 #37

Get out of the passing lane, then! Easy-peasy! WinkyDink Mar 2015 #16

I would consider your actions road rage. pintobean Mar 2015 #18

The concept of "courtesy" is long gone BubbaFett Mar 2015 #20

But if you are already driving over the limit and some guy still decides to flash his lights? Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2015 #33

yes BubbaFett Mar 2015 #34

If somone is driving 85 or 90, chances are they are already a safety hazard. Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2015 #39

Actually BubbaFett Mar 2015 #40

If you are driving 90, you should expect to brake. Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2015 #44

Yes, they are in a hurry, you don't know why, could be their baby is being born. Let the Dont call me Shirley Mar 2015 #45

Flashing one's lights is a signal to me that I should gradually slow down to the speed limit. Iggo Mar 2015 #27

The left lane is called the Passing Lane Sekhmets Daughter Mar 2015 #28

Nope, sorry. I think the speed counts. Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2015 #38

You shouldn't be setting cruise control in the left lane BubbaFett Mar 2015 #41

But if the majority (75%ish) of drivers are doing 80 MPH... Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2015 #43

How many angels can you fit on the head of a pin? BubbaFett Mar 2015 #50

I don't think failing to cede the lane to a 90 mph tailgater flashing his lights is being dickish. Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2015 #51

It's the fundamental definition BubbaFett Mar 2015 #52

I don't think so. Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2015 #53

I don't think so pintobean Mar 2015 #54

In FL passing on the rght in legal... Sekhmets Daughter Mar 2015 #46

You are so incredibly wrong on this point it isn't even funny. A HERETIC I AM Mar 2015 #48

Just move over, I mean who cares how fast someone wants to go. dr.strangelove Mar 2015 #36

Exactly BubbaFett Mar 2015 #42

I tend to take a different perspective on that Xithras Mar 2015 #47

IT IS NOT 10 MPH! IT'S 10 PERCENT! trof Mar 2015 #49

Yes and the fines are much steeper if you are over 10% of the limit. DebJ Mar 2015 #69

If I really want to make time, 99% of the time the drivers get the hint by their rear view mirror steve2470 Mar 2015 #55

Yeah that's pretty much what I think is a normal reaction. Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2015 #56

flashing from behind was a request to move over the allow faster traffic... LanternWaste Mar 2015 #59

I remember when semi truck drivers would flash their headlights to sinkingfeeling Mar 2015 #61

In Mexico, the custom is opposite. The car ahead flashes lights to say: Xipe Totec Mar 2015 #63

I sometimes flash my headlights to let someone in. Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2015 #64

I have flashed to tell someone to get out of the way. Xipe Totec Mar 2015 #66

Yes. Though there are always assholes. GoneOffShore Mar 2015 #65

In My Book RobinA Mar 2015 #70

You have murder fantasies rather than give up your self-important status of being lane speed enforce alphafemale Mar 2015 #72

Nope RobinA Mar 2015 #80

It's a form of communication. pintobean Mar 2015 #75

So, What, RobinA Mar 2015 #81

The proper etiquette is a shot fired across the bow. kwassa Mar 2015 #71

Again, even if I'm substantially over the speed limit myself? nt Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2015 #74

Yes. Many states have "Keep Right" laws, including ..... Florida. kwassa Mar 2015 #78

Unbelievable RobinA Mar 2015 #82

Yes, all are supposed to yield before me. kwassa Mar 2015 #84

Is it polite to block faster moving traffic? BootinUp Mar 2015 #73

It has never been polite to ride the left lane without passing in a timely fashion. Threedifferentones Mar 2015 #76

For drivers who do the speed limit or below, yes. Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2015 #83

You might think that, but the law is not on your side. kwassa Mar 2015 #85

It's a logic problem seveneyes Mar 2015 #79