Mixed Signals
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Pat head = LEO
arm out, palm down, moving up and down = slow down (could be for anything)
foot stuck out or finger pointing down = debris or oil in road to that side
What strikes me odd is that 20 years ago everyone waived with arm up, now I see so many waiving with hands down low. I never could figure where that came from or how it changed. Of course, back 20 years ago, there were not as many bikes out and everyone on a bike waived at everyone else. Not like that now.
arm out, palm down, moving up and down = slow down (could be for anything)
foot stuck out or finger pointing down = debris or oil in road to that side
What strikes me odd is that 20 years ago everyone waived with arm up, now I see so many waiving with hands down low. I never could figure where that came from or how it changed. Of course, back 20 years ago, there were not as many bikes out and everyone on a bike waived at everyone else. Not like that now.
I wave like always, not point at the ground with 2 fingers or any of that.
Plus 1 on the pat on the head. ALSO, a twirling finger pointed upwards used to me one had a clear road ahead.
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I've always done the pat on the top of the head thing, but some folks don't get it. I actually had some biker bad-a@@ wannabe turn around and chase me down to tell me that "he didn't have to wear a helmet if he didn't want to" etc., etc. insert threats and profanity and you get the idea. So, if you wear a helmet, be advised that your not so friendly local douchebag might want to kick your a@@ for trying to warn him about a speed trap.