Headlight Courtesy ??
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Topic: Headlight Courtesy ??
Posted By: FREEDGUY
Subject: Headlight Courtesy ??
Date Posted: 17 Feb 2022 at 6:00pm
WTH ???? This evening in pretty much a whiteout 45 minutes before sunset, 4 out of 10 vehicles had no headlights on but yet the wipers were running  . Sadly, the majority of the drivers were/are probably Stevies age (not teen agers) so I know these people should know better despite my high beam flashing and hand gestures (not a single finger either  ) . Common sense/courtesy in the USA is LONG GONE IMO 
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Posted By: Dave H
Date Posted: 17 Feb 2022 at 7:03pm
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Is driving down the road and giving hand gestures courteous???? Really, do normal people act that way? |
Posted By: Lars(wi)
Date Posted: 17 Feb 2022 at 7:10pm
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Those people probably know you Freedguy, and are driving around that way, on purpose. ------------- I tried to follow the science, but it was not there. I then followed the money, and that’s where I found the science. |
Posted By: Lars(wi)
Date Posted: 17 Feb 2022 at 7:12pm
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Anybody that ‘high beams’ me, will get a hand gesture all right. ------------- I tried to follow the science, but it was not there. I then followed the money, and that’s where I found the science. |
Posted By: Dusty MI
Date Posted: 17 Feb 2022 at 7:35pm
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At one time Michigan law stated that whenever you needed your wipers you were to have your headlights on. ------------- 917 H, '48 G, '65 D-10 series III "Allis Express" |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 17 Feb 2022 at 7:57pm
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supposed to be on 1/2hr before sunset, 1/2 hr after sunrise... that seems to be 'optional'...... same as 'daytime running lights' ONLY need to work for the safety to get your tags up here however, the other day I flash my lights to signal trucker my lane was claer to 'come on over' and he ACTUALLY acknowledged me by flashing HIS running lights ! That's he FIRST time in several YEARS that's happened. ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: thendrix
Date Posted: 17 Feb 2022 at 8:01pm
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I wonder if people haven't gotten to used to the auto setting on their headlights. Thinking they'll come on but in a whiteout it's probably too bright for the sensors to work ------------- "Farming is a business that makes a Las Vegas craps table look like a regular paycheck" Ronald Reagan |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 17 Feb 2022 at 8:04pm
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despite my high beam flashing and hand gestures... YEA... these IDIOTS that go around flashing their lights and giving out had gestures think they own the road... most of them have washed out OVALS on the hood and dont understand rail road crossing either ...   ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: SteveM C/IL
Date Posted: 17 Feb 2022 at 8:22pm
| Clueless...headlights in poor visibility and turn signals are for THE OTHER GUY,not the driver. |
Posted By: klinemar
Date Posted: 17 Feb 2022 at 8:24pm
| Freedguy,do you yell at the TV too? Or just make hand gestures? |
Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2022 at 4:20am
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I still wanna know if his dog knows any tricks... ------------- Source: Babylon Bee. Sponsored by BRAWNDO, its got what you need! |
Posted By: DMiller
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2022 at 7:14am
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Auto Daytime Driving lamps have taken the place of Common Sense and lack ANY sense as to proper use. See it EVERY Day where people have no clue they have only DDL on with NO Tail lamps on, most likely they also have no dash lamps but are oblivious as do not ever look but straight ahead, dangerous worthless driving fools. Safety Features are eliminating Safe Driving Habits and Safety in general as Idiots put their FULL Trust in autonomy, gonna be saved by all this stuff so can drive like morons.
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Posted By: Walker
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2022 at 1:28pm
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Just what is the hand gesture for turn on your lights please, thank you and have a nice day stop at Joes diner I'm buying lunch, the one in downtown Chattanooga Tennessee, objects in mirror appear closer than they are, is your seatbelt fastened drive safely |
Posted By: jiminnd
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2022 at 3:09pm
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I agree with DMILLER on a lot of this, driving early morning and fog and all of a sudden the lights go out coming at you or following you. ------------- 1945 C, 1949 WF and WD, 1981 185, 1982 8030, unknown D14(nonrunner) |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2022 at 4:21pm
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up here they don't test you for parallel parking anymore..... ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2022 at 4:50pm
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GEES... the last time i had a drivers test was 50 years ago !! ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: Dave H
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2022 at 5:33pm
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Steve, that is cus you are a youngster. |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2022 at 6:01pm
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Well.......... your right DAVE.. I did not know that.. Googled it and here it is.. I got a few years to go..not many !! Illinois currently requires a road test at every license renewal for drivers starting at age 75. The renewal period is every 4 years for drivers between ages 75–80, every 2 years for drivers 81–86 years old, and every year for those 87 and older. ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: DMiller
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2022 at 7:32am
| Missouri is disbanding the License Examiners as to Driving Tests, the CDL testers are first to go, will undoubtedly see the disappearance of the next group as the State cannot replace them as retire, just no bodies. Still a requirement for Children starting out to get a Driving Test but MO has nothing for Aged Adults. |
Posted By: tadams(OH)
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2022 at 12:52pm
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I took my drivers license test 60 year ago and CDL test 58 years ago and gave up my CDL about 2 years ago I wasn't using it and couldn't see paying the extra money.
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