Some of the comments are funny.
The left turn blinkers were never meant for the person following to jump out and pass without first looking for themselves.
The driver in front who flashed his/her left blinkers leaves that decision up to the person wanting to pass.
And we even used the left blinker to encourage a tailgater to get off my bumper go on around.
As I said earlier I did it years back when I was on the road 24/7.... and had it done to me thankfully. It was considered common courtesy.
In fact when even today if I'm with other vehicles on a trip I flash the left blinker to those that are following me its ok to pass when we come upon the typical old farmer going to town at 40 mph on a 65 mph hiway. Most are smart enough to use their brain to make that safe pass decision. Others ??
