Ernest Marsh wrote:
From the incredulous look on his face, I would say this cooperation was all too rare!
you're right it's rare. A big smile and a wave always goes to anyone that considerate. "Might is right" rules around here. Foot to the floor and screw the consequences, but that's ok because they're not 'speeding'.
Some do think twice if you wobble a bit though. I suppose they suddenly worry about their poor car getting scratched.
As for 'helpful' motorists I find that most who try to be helpful are doing the exact opposite. For example, I was waiting to pull out of an T-intersection. Looked left, one car coming, indicator on, figured I'd could pull out behind it. Looked right, cars coming but will still be clear by the time the car on the left comes past. errr, it's taking a while, what's happened?? Look left again. The idiot has STOPPED and is flashing me to come out. I shake my head and wave them on. They flash again. By this time it's too late to pull out and so I end up waiting for another minute. Thanks for that.
I see this all to often - motorists with nobody behind them stopping to let someone turn past them. WHY?