I'd have to agree with others here, the only reason I get flashed at by on-coming cars is a warning.
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Originally Posted by Spiderman
What a  So many of the people carries drivers are like this ime. When theyre not busy talking on the fone or facing the rear seats to talk to their kids as they drive, that is. |
Hope you ain't making a generalisation there :P I drive a Ford Galaxy, and even before my CBT I'd stick a left indicator on to let a biker know I'd seen them. Motorways usually aren't an issue unless it's heavy with traffic, but even then, I'll sit as far left as I can so the bike behind knows I'm one of the considerate 'cagers'.
Whilst on the subject of mobile phones, that's what handsfree kits are for isn't it?
But usually when I flash my lights at a biker it's one of a few things. 1) A compliment on his/her bike, 2) I'm saying 'Hi' to someone I know or 3) My jealousy, since I've got the kids in the back arguing, and the other half chewing my ear off about something I don't really care about (
Just in case she reads this, she's not that bad, honest) and I'm trapped in a cage on a beautifully sunny day. Although, me & my 18month old play the great game of 'Car, Van, Bike, Daddy Bike' when we're out. Please spare a thought for the guys like us, especially in the summer when it's hard enough to see in the shade/sun areas.
Incidentally, if I have to tell anyone to slow down, I light up like a christmas tree. Hazards & flashing full beam. Ignore that & you'd deserve the points if you're lucky enough for it not to be a tree logger round my parts.
(Yes, I'm expecting the comments)
OK, so maybe that was a bit of a rant, but no offence intended
Honest. In the words of my DAS instructor "Spare a thought for the guy behind you." Also, yes, granted, the next MPV you overtake could be a complete t**t, just saying we aint all that bad!