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Euro listers - driving tips



In message <3.0.3.32.19980113122901.00a18b60@vilks.cpk.lv> ASh writes:

> Just wanted to add that often high beam signal if it's very short (even
> don't light at full power) , it's 'kind' sign meaning 'you can drive', but
> if it's short and frequent, then it means 'get out of the way'.

Technically, it's an offence in Germany to flash someone from behind.  In a 
moment of distraction some years ago, I actually flashed a police car.

He moved over.

> But if high beam is used against oposite driving ones, than it usualy
> means, that soon you'll see police post.

Yup, or some other hazard.  Around here, it usually means there's a horse 
around the next corner.

-- 
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club