[DeTomaso] Flash to Pass

Joseph F. Byrd, Jr. byrdjf at embarqmail.com
Wed Oct 11 22:25:46 EDT 2017


Another courtesy that got a car on good terms with truckers was the flash to
indicate he was clear to come back into your lane after he passed.

Gosh...got me reminiscing about the long interstate runs I use to make in
the late 70's

"break 19, Grey Charger west bound and down!"

-----Original Message-----
From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf
Of Jim Kosloskey
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 21:52 PM
To: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] Flash to Pass

Back when I started driving (circa 1960), the hi-beam switch was on the
floor.  I am indicating my age here.

 

We drove mostly 2 lane roads.

 

Besides using the hi-beams for the normal function, we would use a double
flash when driving behind a semi. This would alert the truck driver of our
intent to pass. The Semi driver would then turn on his left turn signal
(USA) if it was safe to pass or the right turn signal if it was not. If it
was not safe to pass, then the semi driver would hit the left turn signal
when it was safe.

 

This was a common courtesy exchanged then.

 

When driving on 4 lane we hit the headlights for a double flash as a
courtesy and safety signal we were about to pass. Not all cars had turn
signals but even when they did the habit continued along with use of the
lane change signal (at least it did for me and most of my family and
friends).

 

When the stalk hi-beam control came into being the double flash became
easier.

 

Rarely was the double flashed to indicate someone was driving too slow.

 

I still do not use my hi-beams to indicate someone is going too slow. A
consideration I was raised with.

 

Jim Kosloskey

1974 Pantera L Yellow #6949

 




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