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Old 06 October 2001, 03:32 PM
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We've all driven down the road when a car coming the other way has been flashing there lights like mad. We assume (well I do) that there is a police presence somewhere ahead or another type of hazard - tree blown down etc.
I think we need a recognised sign for when it is the boys in blue.
What about flashing the lights in the normal way but as the oncoming Scooby (or other car) get closer you wave in an agreed way. i.e. you could signal with a pointed finger, (clenched fist other than the pointed index finger) pointing upwards then rotating you arm to signify a rotating light ala police?

What do you think?
Did that make sense?

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Old 06 October 2001, 05:07 PM
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Its a good idea in theory, but I only see a scoob about once a week, and half the time they dont wave so it wouldnt help me much
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Old 06 October 2001, 05:12 PM
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Hi

Truck drivers use the thumbs down sign to indicate a problem ahead, like an accident or speed trap. Try doing this to a truck after you pass a speed trap. They will all know what you mean a wave. Wworks on car Drivers too IF THEY ARE PAYING ATTENTION.

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Old 06 October 2001, 05:53 PM
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The raised arm with rotating hand was quite a common signal of feds ahead when I was a biker.
Old 06 October 2001, 05:57 PM
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My old man always used the thumbs down sign too, it just needs to be made more widely known to work.
Old 06 October 2001, 07:26 PM
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So how about a thumbs up to other Scoob drivers when you're not in yours
Old 06 October 2001, 08:52 PM
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a clenched fist moved repeatedly and quickly up and down is a good one for debadged tailgating beemer drivers
Old 06 October 2001, 09:04 PM
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Maybe we could all make our own carboard cut-outs of a pig, put it on a stick, and wave it out of the windiow or sunroof? he eh
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