Originally posted by SteveE
On narrow, winding roads I use hand signals to notify cars behind me that it is not safe to pass and wave them forward as soon as I see that it is safe. I give them a friendly "thank you" wave as they go by. I have found that most drivers appreciate this. Does anyone else do this?
It's something I do try to do on narrow country lanes also, last time I did it I could hear a car behind me and when I thought it was safe for him to pass waved him through, when he didn't pass, I waited for the next safe place and waved him through again, yet again he didn't move. When for the third time I saw a safe place for him to pass I turned and shouted in no uncertain terms for him to pass only to see POLICE emblazoned across the front of the car.
In all fairnesss he then took the hint and passed
Returning to the subject of the thread whilst I don't take my hand off the bars,I do open the palm of my hand to signify my thanks as the cars that stay behind me eventually pass.
I really don't think the message gets across but it's something that I'll continue to do.