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> 3 rapid flashes [...] a common signal for "you’re a little too close" That's new to me as EU driver. What I tend to do is hit brakes three or more times in a
by tannhaeuser 5y ago
> 3 rapid flashes [...] a common signal for "you’re a little too close"
That's new to me as EU driver. What I tend to do is hit brakes three or more times in a rhythmic fashion to signal there's traffic jam ahead; specifically on Autobahn where speeds go high with distances often way too low, instead of turning on alarm blinkers.
- CRConrad 5y agoI think that was exactly what was meant: A manual[§] signal. Only the context the GP meant, and that I've also seen it used in, was usually a more personal "You're driving too close on my arse; back off a bit to create a safety margin" rather than your warning of stau ahead. ___ [§]: Well, pedal.
- tannhaeuser 5y agoAh ok, that makes sense; it's basically the same thing. Though there are other nuances to "teach" other drivers behind you, like driving extra-slow or breaking once I guess.
- CRConrad 5y ago> Though there are other nuances to "teach" other drivers behind you, like driving extra-slow Yeah, but I don't want to drive extra slow, do I? For one thing, I want to proceed as fast as possible, to get where I'm going. For another, if I slow down, the gap in front of me will widen enough that some fucker -- quite possibly the one now tailgating me -- will squeeze into it, and then I am the one tailgating someone. > or breaking once I guess. Quite the Freudian typo... Yes, braking for real while being tailgated is rather likely to lead to things breaking. And since one of those things is me (and another my car), I'd prefer not to.