People regularly flashing their lights at me?! - Toyota Yaris Forums

CrankyOldMan · 11-05-2014, 07:03 AM

Are you in the wrong lane? It's not uncommon for people in my area to occupy the passing lane and fail to pass the vehicle on the right. While they are technically within their rights to drive at the speed limit in either lane, the rule is "keep right except to pass" on multi-lane roads. This induces lots of headlight flashing from me.

Does it only happen on dual carriageways, or is it on all road types?

Have you verified that the brake lights work correctly? I've seen vehicles that had the wrong relay type on their brake lights--i.e. the top light and brighter tail lights are on when driving and turn off when braking.

Are you resting your left foot on the brake pedal? Some brake pedals have very short travel before activating the switch.

CT - I don't see any reference to honking anywhere. Was there an edit? /shrug

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11-05-2014, 07:03 AM	#13
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	Are you in the wrong lane? It's not uncommon for people in my area to occupy the passing lane and fail to pass the vehicle on the right. While they are technically within their rights to drive at the speed limit in either lane, the rule is "keep right except to pass" on multi-lane roads. This induces lots of headlight flashing from me. Does it only happen on dual carriageways, or is it on all road types? Have you verified that the brake lights work correctly? I've seen vehicles that had the wrong relay type on their brake lights--i.e. the top light and brighter tail lights are on when driving and turn off when braking. Are you resting your left foot on the brake pedal? Some brake pedals have very short travel before activating the switch. CT - I don't see any reference to honking anywhere. Was there an edit? /shrug