So I had a slight bump!

Originally Posted by KnightRider

If I want to let someone out then I flash them to say I am here and I am not moving. It is then up to them to check the road is clear.

Originally Posted by Warthog

If I get flashed, I thank the car, CHECK TO SEE IF THE WAY IS ACTUALLY clear, then go. The responsibility lies with the manoeuverer.

And therein lies the problem. Too many people believe that flashing lights mean "you are safe to go" and therefore they don't check for themselves. Of course everyone gets flashed (ooh err missis) and anyone with an ounce of sense would check that it is safe to proceed. But tell me how often do we, as motorcyclists, moan about the lack of common sense on todays roads?

Originally Posted by Woz

And therein lies the problem. Too many people believe that flashing lights mean "you are safe to go" and therefore they don't check for themselves. Of course everyone gets flashed (ooh err missis) and anyone with an ounce of sense would check that it is safe to proceed. But tell me how often do we, as motorcyclists, moan about the lack of common sense on todays roads?

I had a car come out of a turning on the left straight into my path. Why did she do this? Because a car going the opposite direction to me flashed her. She just drove out without even looking left. It happens. People are that dumb.

Originally Posted by BigApe

People are that dumb.

Which is why you just have to be extra vigilant as a motorcyclist.