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Dangerous Driving

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JoyLouise

JoyLouise Report 11 Aug 2020 17:54

One thing I never do is flash! :-D

My OH still does so but I stopped when I lived in Oz and it meant the complete opposite to what it does on British roads so I always use a nice open-handed hand gesture to beckon people to go.

We usually get a lot of tourists visit here in the summertime and I have seen a couple of near misses when the flash is misinterpreted. Also, it is not too unusual to see the traffic come to a sudden halt as some tourist goes the wrong way around a roundabout as well.

Allan, does flashing in WA have the same interpretation as where we lived? And I mean that in a totally innocent way! :-D

Sharron

Sharron Report 11 Aug 2020 18:56

Flashing a lorry by is when a lorry overtakes you , because he can't see if his trailer is completely past, you flash when it is, so that he can safely pull in.

Sharron

Sharron Report 11 Aug 2020 18:56

Flashing a lorry by is when a lorry overtakes you , because he can't see if his trailer is completely past, you flash when it is, so that he can safely pull in.

JoyLouise

JoyLouise Report 11 Aug 2020 23:48

OH does that too. I don't.

I just ain't a flasher! ;-) :-D

Allan

Allan Report 12 Aug 2020 04:32

JoyLousie, I don't know about the truly rural roads but in built-up areas in WA you are usually flashed by oncoming traffic to warn you of a speed camera on your side of the road.

I used to flash in the UK, but not over here.

With the exception of Tasmania, I haven't driven in any other Oz State

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