Do you thank considerate drivers?

[Rebel Ian]

I always thank motorists for either waiting to pass me or for not pulling out of junctions when others might have. If it leaves them with a positive view of cyclists then we all benefit.

 

[downfader]

The drivers of Maidenhead must wonder why they keep getting waves from cyclists as I do this too.

A few years ago, I did some motorbike training with the Met police and one thing I remember after an observation ride is that the policewoman lucky enough to be assigned to me said she always waved thanks to drivers who waited in side roads because "I think it is important to say thanks for not killing me".

I have found myself sometimes doing this at RABs too. You have to be careful its not misinterpreted as a signal, though, so usually I use a nod instead.

 

[lilolee]

The drivers of Maidenhead must wonder why they keep getting waves from cyclists as I do this too.

We're a civilised bunch here in Maidenhead.

 

[Banjo]

I often acknoledge considerate car drivers. Spreading a little goodwil between drivers and cyclists has got to be good.

Its usually not long before some ar£e comes along and bursts your little happiness bubble.

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Always, good manners help us all out, especially as there are so many bad cyclists in cambridge, some days I hold my head in shame

 

[funnymummy]

I always try to make some sort of signal, either raise my hand, thumbs up, smile, nod my head,- Depends on where i'm riding, what condition the road is, what speed i'm doing etc as to which one i'll use.
I always shout "Cheers/Thnak you" even though I know they probably can't hear me. Years ago on my first driving lesson, my instructor told me not to acknowledge other drivers, to keep my hands on the wheel, he would wave if needed, I felt impolite not thnak someone for somehting so I started saying Thank you out loud - The habit has stuck, 22 years later I still do it when in the car & even on my bike

 

[400bhp]

I can't say I always do it. Sometimes I'm too busy with what I am doing on the bike but generally yes.

I had a driver wait behind me at a r'about earlier today. Very good manners by them and so they got a wave as the went past.

 

[Glow worm]

I always acknowledge the careful ones. There's a lot of tight bends around here and the drivers that wait patiently until a straight bit always get a little wave of thanks. On thinking about it, it does seem slightly weird thanking someone for not killing you but there we go! Anything that spreads a bit of goodwill has got to be a good thing.

 

[BlackPanther]

Every time. I also hold up my hand if I've taken primary approaching a roundabout etc. It's not that they've been considerate as such, more that they haven't tried to come past me........I'm thanking them for not being inconsiderate.

 

[slowmotion]

I always thank motorists for either waiting to pass me or for not pulling out of junctions when others might have. If it leaves them with a positive view of cyclists then we all benefit.

Absolutely!

 

[bongofury66]

Yes I do. In acknowledgment that they are actually paying attention if nothing else. It may just prevent my death or injury from someone who thinks that excavating their nasal cavities is more important than my life.

 

[Adasta]

I usually give the thumbs-up, or a wave.

 

[coffeejo]

Always. And a big cheery grin if they've been especially nice. Which they often are. On the lanes around here, loads of drivers stop at the top of a hill so I can claw my way up with without stopping. It's highly embarrassing but very kind nonetheless.

 

[Jezston]

Always. Everyone should do it. It's good and completely effortless so I don't understand people who don;t.

 

[BentMikey]

Yup me too. I love getting that hazard flash back, or a thank you from another driver for something I did. It's the stuff that makes my commute such a joy:

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