Do you thank drivers

[twozeronine]

I always thank drivers for courteous driving.

A couple of months ago I was riding down a very dark road, in thick fog, so could barely see anything in front of me, and a motorist stayed behind me with his fog lights on. Once we got to a well lit area I gave him a wave. No idea if he was intentionally helping me out, but it feels good to be thanked.

 

[Simba]

I also make a point of shaking my head disapprovingly if I'm at some lights and another cyclists waltzes through the red.

I do that too, I am sick to death of other cyclists jumping reds.

 

[PoliceMadAd]

I tend to thank big/long vehicles that do good overtakes, and any vehicle that waits to overtake if there is a line of oncoming cars, or an obstruction/hazard ahead.

 

[nightoff]

I thank courteous driving frequently.

This would include patiently waiting behind be through pinch points, giving me an excellent overtake, allowing me to pass when it isn't my right of way.

A thumbs up does the trick and costs nothing.

On balance, I find most drivers to be pretty good and try not to let the idiots spoil it for me.

 

[Bman]

Indeed. and if the overtaking driver doesnt see it, others might. Then they may think "Oh *thats* how it should be done"

Well, I live in hope......

 

[lofty]

Always do , I`m riding the same route at excactly the same time every day of the working week , Chances are you`ll meet the same drivers another time

 

[johnr]

I always acknowldge thoughtful driving - at this time of year especially when they dip their lights when coming at me. I'm on the same road all the time. I assume a lot of the drivers are too. It's an investment, as well as the nice thing to do.

 

[JonnyBlade]

I always thank drivers even when I signal to move across and then allow me to. I'm of the opinion that drivers may then be more responsive to other cyclists