passing signal
I understand that in Mexico the truckers turn on their left signal to let you know that it is safe to pass. We in the US. ought to start doing that.
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Veebyes wrote:tegu69 wrote:Desert Captain wrote:
When anyone overtaking pulls up close behind me I assume they are looking to pass. I simply maintain my speed and when it becomes safe for them to make their pass I move slightly to the right (without vacating my lane). This gives them a hint that it is time to make their move and a much improved view of what is coming down the road. The rest is up to them.
I have tried that. Most people just sit there, then make their move too late when they finally figure it out.
My method also. Also get same results far too often. Truckers are much better at understanding what is happening & take advantage of the courtesy. I'll even back off on the speed to help the process & usually get the 'flash' of thanks.
I gave up trying to help car drivers get around me long ago.
A common signal in England & I guess the rest of Europe when wanting to pass is to flash the headlights. Of course this requires drivers to glance in mirrors every so often which detracts from other important things to do while driving like eating, drinking & talking on the phone.
Don't make me feel so OLD!!! This was common practice in the us 40 to 30 years ago when we still had a lot of two lane roads, flash of the high beams, with the left foot, left turn signal and away you went!
What I started early when driving, was driving with my headlights on day or night, easier to be seen. I use to get a lot of oncoming lights flashed at me during those early years!
