Acknowledging Drivers.

[Stu]

Originally Posted by creamerybutter

I always try to give cars a wave if they have moved out of the way for me as long as I can get a hand free. You can never be too polite, my mum gets annoyed if she moves over for bikes and they then don't acknowledge/thank her, in fact she seems to tell me about every one.

As a car driver - agreed

[Viney]

Originally Posted by timwilky

But why do some drivers have to over helpful. You know the ones who inist on slowing down and pulling in to allow you to overtake. I would much rather they make progress and I will decide where/when I overtake.

But those who do not impeed my progress, see me well in advance and make a concious effort to help me on my way get a wave

Agree on both counts

[Viney]

Originally Posted by DanDare

Yesterday I had some coffin dodger signal for me to overtake him as the he thought the road ahead was clear, despite us both negotiating some very tight bends that even Rossi would think twice about overtaking.

And as if by magic a flamin lorry ( not on fire I hasten to add ) was going the other way.

I waited to the straight I knew was coming up, by this time he got annoyed, started making rude gestures to suggest that I self pleasure myself, then pulled as far across as he could to the middle.


Not sure of the moral of this little fable but it goes to show not all drivers have your best intentions in mind.

In the situation i just back off and let them get on with it, or just give them a no type wave.

Originally Posted by DanDare

Yesterday I had some coffin dodger signal for me to overtake him as the he thought the road ahead was clear, despite us both negotiating some very tight bends that even Rossi would think twice about overtaking.

And as if by magic a flamin lorry ( not on fire I hasten to add ) was going the other way.

I waited to the straight I knew was coming up, by this time he got annoyed, started making rude gestures to suggest that I self pleasure myself, then pulled as far across as he could to the middle.


Not sure of the moral of this little fable but it goes to show not all drivers have your best intentions in mind.

I once had a guy in Jag move over for me, but every time I went to overtake he thought it was funny to move right across into the middle of the road and block me.

Always tend to give a nod to people.

Cars that wait at junctions get a nod, cars that pull over generally get a wave but if not possible get a sideways nod. When generally filtering past traffic Im concentrating on doing that so dont really.

When in Wales and just got my bike I loved the nod to everyone, everyone nods back - always brought a smile to my face. In the 2 weeks Ive been in London I nod to most bikers and I've had about 3 people nod back.

Soon as youn get over the outside of the M25 this seems to improve.

Originally Posted by K

I don't think you're being 'over polite' Lissa, not at all. I do exactly the same thing.

We live in hope that, if a mate of their's has something bad to say about bikers, they will defend us.

Positive reinforcement. It's all for the good.

Absolutely .


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Well advanced rider chums you are not supposed to take your hands off the bars when riding...maybe lose control maybe...or speed

When 'I am on a mission' it's difficult to wave. :P

[northwind]

DanDare, that's a pet hate of mine... People telling you when to overtake, then taking the pip when you don't.

Me, I like to give a cub scout salute.

[21QUEST]

Originally Posted by jonboy

Absolutely .


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I'd say 99.9% get a wave. I hate it when other bikers don't acknowledge drivers that have been helpful.


Cheers
Ben

I generally tend to give people at junctions the 'thank you for not squashing me' wave. And filtering gets a wave too, which is a bit of a pain when you get a long string of nice people. I must look rather stupid from behind. :P