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If I see an obvious speed trap, or run through some kind of surprise or danger, like a fleet of deer, I will give three flashes out to about a mile but that's about the length of an attention span for even the most alert. However, really bad dangers, I blink the four-ways and the "down" signal. It's just courtesy. I have been "warned" myself and appreciate the effort.
I'll also flash the occasional heavy-hauler trying to merge or finish a pass, I'll even encourage faster drivers (not many) to pass just so they can run "interference" for me up ahead. THAT has been a time and money-saver, you bet. On the flip side, I never let anyone magnet-@$$ me for more than a couple of miles.
Up hills slow,
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Tonnage first and
Safety last.
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I always flash my lights......but only to let the passing semi trucks know they are safe to pull back over in front of me.
Did I make you cry......boooo hooo, life goes on.
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Who here flashes their lights for cars coming the other direction approaching a popo speed trap?
Seems very few do it anymore. Used to when I did it people would wave in thanks. Now I’m not sure most people know what it means. I do.
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
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If someone behind me want to pass, I'll give the lefthand blinker one blink to let them know, I'm slowing down, and pulling over. As if someone would know WTH that one blink meant?
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
I Dindo Nuffin
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Yep , do it all the time or for obstructions . Stopped after getting out of a construction area to get a 2x4 with nails out of the road .pisses me off to see them trying to bust somebodies balls going to work .
Kenneth This. Working to pay their income, hospitalization and retirement.
Last edited by jaguartx; 12/05/21.
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
I Dindo Nuffin
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Deer have been thick in the ditches all year around here.
Extra water draining off the highway made for the greenest grass in the country. Thats what cow catchers are for. Free venison. 
Ecc 10:2
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
I Dindo Nuffin
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if a man speaks, and there isn't a woman around to hear him, is he still wrong?
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I do it. Flashed my lights at an oncoming to warn him. SOB turned on his red-and-blues for a sec or 2 and kept on a goin'.
I laughed, my wife laughed, we're sure the po-po laughed, too.
prplbkrr = Purple Biker
Can't score goals if all you do is pass.
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I am convinced traffic control officers main priority is generating revenue for the state. To do that they contiously play a game of cat and mouse with drivers, especially truck drivers. They get upset when they get outsmarted or exposed. Duh
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If I see an obvious speed trap, or run through some kind of surprise or danger, like a fleet of deer, I will give three flashes out to about a mile but that's about the length of an attention span for even the most alert. However, really bad dangers, I blink the four-ways and the "down" signal. It's just courtesy. I have been "warned" myself and appreciate the effort.
I'll also flash the occasional heavy-hauler trying to merge or finish a pass, I'll even encourage faster drivers (not many) to pass just so they can run "interference" for me up ahead. THAT has been a time and money-saver, you bet. On the flip side, I never let anyone magnet-@$$ me for more than a couple of miles. I always try to get behind a rabbit.
God bless Texas-----------------------
Old 300
I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull
Its not how you pick the booger..
but where you put it !!
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I thought it was going to be a Rodney Carrington show them to me thread
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Who here flashes their lights for cars coming the other direction approaching a popo speed trap?
Seems very few do it anymore. Used to when I did it people would wave in thanks. Now I’m not sure most people know what it means. I do, and I never dismiss people that do it for me. It saved my life once when a drunk was on the wrong side of Interstate 64 West. A fellow was on the Eastbound side warning folks on the Westbound side ahead of the idiot drunk.
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If someone behind me want to pass, I'll give the lefthand blinker one blink to let them know, I'm slowing down, and pulling over. As if someone would know WTH that one blink meant? No kidding! Who makes up this schit? Another dumb idea I'm seeing more and more of around here is somebody putting on their turn signal when the car in front of them has their turn signal on. After the first vehicle turns the next one turns his off. I guess they think it's cute to pass it down the line. It's just stupid if you ask me, now I don't know who the hell is turning.
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I thought it was going to be a Rodney Carrington show them to me thread Likewise. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/KvvtkTK5/14-A81-F1-B-3839-4227-B0-EA-4-F1178126-AF9.gif) betta fish dying symptoms
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I usually just go the speed limit and pay attention to the posted limit
Crazy..... Unless your on your way to Gruff's house for a Shrimpin' party, then it's cherries and berries the whole way! God help little Johnny if he out riding around on his scooter.
I spend all my money on loose women and trapping supplies.....The rest I just waste.
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Not many outside the box thinkers here.
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I always flash my lights......but only to let the passing semi trucks know they are safe to pull back over in front of me. Ditto, need to help those guys out .
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I do it. A few still do it here.
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If I see an obvious speed trap, or run through some kind of surprise or danger, like a fleet of deer, I will give three flashes out to about a mile but that's about the length of an attention span for even the most alert. However, really bad dangers, I blink the four-ways and the "down" signal. It's just courtesy. I have been "warned" myself and appreciate the effort.
I'll also flash the occasional heavy-hauler trying to merge or finish a pass, I'll even encourage faster drivers (not many) to pass just so they can run "interference" for me up ahead. THAT has been a time and money-saver, you bet. On the flip side, I never let anyone magnet-@$$ me for more than a couple of miles. I always try to get behind a rabbit. During my motorcycle period we called em pigeons. Once heading north on 54 out of El Paso I was behind such a driver going PDF (pretty darn fast). New Mexico Trooper coming the other way turned on the ol’ red and blues. I started to pull over but he waved me off and went after the pigeon. To this day if I’m speeding, it’s usually behind someone.
"...if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them." Canasatego 1744
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