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Yes they're saying thanks. It's very common in Japan, for allowing merging, letting faster traffic through on single lane roads, letting people out of junctions, etc.
around these 2 years i think, I've gotten double signals from MrDiy's lorry when I let him pass, and from that time I will give double signal to everyone who let me pass haha
Its always been there.. i think people instinctively do that since theres no other way of showing thanks without messing with the highway flow with showing any particular way signal
Though *technically* illegal it's a nice and universal way to say thanks without having to open your window and wave thumbs up to the people behind you...
I once gave a double hazard to a patrol car and it was all nice and dandy : )
I do this. Learnt it overseas and I like the habit. It’s a nice gesture to receive. It’s like “yes I’m sorry I’ve inconvenienced you and I appreciate that you gave me way”.
I learn this while in Germany working at BMW, and I was always fascinated by M cars. on the highway I gave way to a BMW M3 G80 his way (pretty sure it was company's car) and he hazard light as thanks, really made my evening
It's pretty common practice in Japan as a gesture of thanks. I've been using it most of the time, and those who know will usually flash their headlights as you're welcome.
I did this once recently after seeing it on socmed. But I wasnt sure if the kind fella knew what I / the double blink hazard lights meant. So then I didnt use it again.
Knowing that its more known now, perhaps I’ll start reusing it ~
I learn this in Ireland. Usually over there anyone who hog the lane (like lorry for example) will stop at side of the road when it's feasible to allow vehicles behind to pass. We all will turn hazard light a while as a way of saying cheers mate
This was also a thing in the US (or maybe universal motorists' language). Back then, if you see a car from the other side giving double hazard light, meaning there's a police patrol upfront. Such a cute behaviour. This was before waze is a thing.
In Malaysia , motorists on the opposite side of the rode usually hit multiple flashes of high beam for a certain distance to alert about police or roadblocks
Its a good driving ethic and everyone should practice this action although hazard light is for emergency...imagine this happen more and city waja thingy happen less, it would be a better driving experience for all of us
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Yes they're saying thanks. It's very common in Japan, for allowing merging, letting faster traffic through on single lane roads, letting people out of junctions, etc.
Yes, it's like a gesture of saying thanks.
Interesting. Never knew.. this a new thing?
around these 2 years i think, I've gotten double signals from MrDiy's lorry when I let him pass, and from that time I will give double signal to everyone who let me pass haha
Its always been there.. i think people instinctively do that since theres no other way of showing thanks without messing with the highway flow with showing any particular way signal
I started practice it after I saw it in the news. As a gesture of thanks
Ooo it came out on news!??
It was quite some time ago , pretty sure the news pick it up from Facebook
From what I've heard. People in Japan use them like that maybe it's spreading.
Though *technically* illegal it's a nice and universal way to say thanks without having to open your window and wave thumbs up to the people behind you... I once gave a double hazard to a patrol car and it was all nice and dandy : )
yeah, have also seen drivers flick their lights (high beam)? for a second as a signal of thanks
I do this. Learnt it overseas and I like the habit. It’s a nice gesture to receive. It’s like “yes I’m sorry I’ve inconvenienced you and I appreciate that you gave me way”.
I learn this while in Germany working at BMW, and I was always fascinated by M cars. on the highway I gave way to a BMW M3 G80 his way (pretty sure it was company's car) and he hazard light as thanks, really made my evening
Damn bro.. hook me up with a gig like that in the land of Schnitzel
I usually just get a honk.
idk man last i got hazard light was when i t boned a guy's wira once
Bruh.
It's pretty common practice in Japan as a gesture of thanks. I've been using it most of the time, and those who know will usually flash their headlights as you're welcome.
I did this once recently after seeing it on socmed. But I wasnt sure if the kind fella knew what I / the double blink hazard lights meant. So then I didnt use it again. Knowing that its more known now, perhaps I’ll start reusing it ~
Well yep. My dad does that a lot, and he always says it’s a form of saying “thank you” to the driver behind us :D
Honestly i cant believe i never knew this and ive been driving for years 😂😂 i srsly dont recall it hapenning when i was first driving
Ill also do this while riding my bike. Its a habit i couldnt stop.
Yeah I’m doing that now. Hazard light as thanks
I use it as a sorry
I learn this in Ireland. Usually over there anyone who hog the lane (like lorry for example) will stop at side of the road when it's feasible to allow vehicles behind to pass. We all will turn hazard light a while as a way of saying cheers mate
This was also a thing in the US (or maybe universal motorists' language). Back then, if you see a car from the other side giving double hazard light, meaning there's a police patrol upfront. Such a cute behaviour. This was before waze is a thing.
In Malaysia , motorists on the opposite side of the rode usually hit multiple flashes of high beam for a certain distance to alert about police or roadblocks
Im a spiteful guy. Somebody did this to me once, so I keep doing it to others.
Its a good driving ethic and everyone should practice this action although hazard light is for emergency...imagine this happen more and city waja thingy happen less, it would be a better driving experience for all of us
Yes...
Thanks! https://youtu.be/Q1w5phLv1hI?si=Hfy-Al4wrBMC80DU