Posted on 21/01/2020 09:48
I'm very new to motor homing !! On only my 2nd trip out in my unit - I encountered a fellow motor homer coming towards me who gave me a very enthusiastic wave and a flash of his lights !! of course I responded !! but is that normal / expected - i'm happy to give anyone a wave but don't wish to look like a **** ??
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Posted on 24/01/2020 16:23
When I started to caravan in 1966 it was usual to wave to other caravanners but as numbers increased the habit declined and died out. When I changed to motorhomes around 15 years ago I took up the wave habit when safe. However now being on my own I find I am not doing it so much [other things to notice] particularly in France where you could sometimes be almost constantly waving. Whatever people do it must be safe to do so.
Posted on 25/01/2020 14:42
Wave if you want. Common sense will tell you when it is safe to do so. I used to wave but the novelty wore off as the years rolled by and the number of motorhomers increased. I will acknowledge a wave if I notice one and I will acknowledge considerate driving with a nod or 'thumb up' to any driver.
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Posted on 23/01/2020 22:01 by Tinwheeler…I thought I’d explained🤔
Posted on 26/01/2020 10:30
If I have interacted with another driver on the road then most certainly, if not then forget it, there will be no response from me. This childish idea of acknowledgement should be binned as was the AA mans embarrassing salute.
I can't see the action of a finger or hand in itself as a hazard, but rather the averting of ones eyes following the hopeful anticipation of a reaction from the other driver.
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Posted on 26/01/2020 10:30 by MethevenIf I have interacted with another driver on the road then most certainly, if not then forget it, there will be no response from me. This childish idea of acknowledgement should be binned as was the AA mans embarrassing salute.
I can't see the action of a finger or hand in itself as a hazard, but rather the averting of ones eyes following the hopeful anticipation of a reaction from the other driver.
Posted on 26/01/2020 11:02
+1, it seems very needy to me🤷🏻♂️. To follow that with unpleasantness is beyond odd tbh. If I break it down mentally it doesn’t help either-‘oh look a person who drives a similar vehicle to me therefore we are in some way related, I will wave to let them know of our deep commonality’ really?, not for me☹️
Posted on 26/01/2020 11:10
It's a friendly smile and a raised digit from me! 👍 All done with hands where they should be, no loss of concentration or attention.
Now if you want me to show displeasure for some drivers its for those with overly bright dipped headlights like I witnessed last night. A nightmare literally, they seem to be increasing in number. Don't enjoy driving at night these days, particularly on roads I don't know and will only do so when absolutely needed.
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Posted on 26/01/2020 11:11
Now here's a thought. Is our reluctance to connect with another of our "tribe" a symptom of our increasingly isolated and individualistic society? I post this as a subject to ponder rather than an attempt to make this thread vie with "Sunday departures" for top slot.
Posted on 26/01/2020 11:11 by cyberyachtNow here's a thought. Is our reluctance to connect with another of our "tribe" a symptom of our increasingly isolated and individualistic society? I post this as a subject to ponder rather than an attempt to make this thread vie with "Sunday departures" for top slot.
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