Re: Why flashing headlights is poor driving.

"Mike P" <privacy@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:7in1v6F32bdn6U21@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
On Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:14:01 +0100, MrBitsy wrote:

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ChelseaTractorMan wrote:

"MrBitsy" <noone@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

A car approaching for the right flashed its headlights, so the
pedestrian started to cross and raised his arm to wave at the
approaching driver. There was a screech of brakes and the
pedestrian had to dive out of the way.

only flash to mean after you, not **** off. Use it with care, for
pedestrians you need to know there is no other hazard. Never do dozy
things like, "I'm flashing because my car is the same colour". (the
idea you might eliminate flashing is a non starter, so just use it
well to speed up understanding of intentions and don't trust others
flashes fully as they may be aggressive twats saying get out of my
way).
Yes, I know what the HC says.

Three car-drivers coming the other way flashed at me (and drivers
following me) last week.

As I rounded the next bend, there was a speed trap dirty tricks van
parked in a layby.

We weren't speeding, but it was still a nice gesture.

You made a lucky assumption. Less lucky for those behind if you had
been leaking fuel and you misunderstood the flash.

I made no assumptions at all, as you would know had you only read what
I wrote.

An *approaching* driver is rather unlikely to be able to spot a fuel
leak from an *oncoming* car, wouldn't you say?


No, I wouldn't.

Here is the rule again ...

110
Flashing headlights. Only flash your headlights to let other road users
know that you are there. Do not flash your headlights to convey ANY
OTHER MESSAGE or intimidate other road users.

Which bit is beyond your understanding?

It's actually rule 90 that's about Flashing headlights. Have you not read
the HC recently?

I suggest you also read rule 91..

Oh dear - you read an old version of the HC and criticise others :-(

"If another driver flashes you, never assume it is a signal to go. *use
your own judgement* and proceed carefully.

So, we are allowed to decide for ourselves..

That rule is concerned about drivers who use headlamp flashing for the wrong purpose. Rule 110 only gives one reason for headlamp flashing, so you are being advised NOT TO assume the flash was for you, and not to proceed until YOU have made sure it is clear.


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MrBitsy
Rover 75 CDTi

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  • Re: Bad habits getting worse.
    ... The flash is to let the other driver know you are there. ... me and flashing as anything other than "get out my way". ... road users know that you are there. ...
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  • Re: Why flashing headlights is poor driving.
    ... so the pedestrian started to ... cross and raised his arm to wave at the approaching driver. ... will both continue to flash / react to a flash? ... compare in the slightest to driving on the road. ...
    (uk.rec.driving)
  • Re: Why flashing headlights is poor driving.
    ... pedestrian had to dive out of the way. ... "I'm flashing because my car is the same ... been leaking fuel and you misunderstood the flash. ... Only flash your headlights to let other road ...
    (uk.rec.driving)
  • Re: Why flashing headlights is poor driving.
    ... pedestrian had to dive out of the way. ... "I'm flashing because my car is the same ... An *approaching* driver is rather unlikely to be able to spot a fuel ... It's actually rule 90 that's about Flashing headlights. ...
    (uk.rec.driving)
  • Re: Why flashing headlights is poor driving.
    ... There was a pedestrian on that island ... raised his arm to wave at the approaching driver. ... flash / react to a flash? ... There is only one meaning of a headlight flash - where did you find ...
    (uk.rec.driving)