Grins on both sides, a shrug from him, and I slowed alongside when he stopped and said, "That's about the politest interchange I've ever had with a truck." We both took off in good moods when the light changed.[/QUOTE]

Hi Noteon,

Great gesture on your part to promote good PR with motorists. I try to nod and wave to motorist's that show courtesy. If motorists could only appreciate that cyclists are really their ally (meaning more gasoline for them) then perhaps they would be more courteous. More courtesy would then lead to the potential for more bike riders and less dependence on energy (perhaps naive but I could only hope). Anyway, thanks for sharing.