Along with official rules traffic there are also unspoken rules on the road, which are very simple and have a positive impact on the safety of our roads. You should take them into account along the way.
Let's look at the most common ones that you may have noticed on the roads.
High beam flashing
Flashing high beam can be used in different situations. This can serve as a warning about the “ambush” of the DPS, and about some kind of danger, and a signal that you are missing or vice versa.
A signal about the presence of a traffic police “ambush” or some kind of danger ahead (various obstacles on the way) is usually given 5 km before the traffic police post or danger. IN daylight hours day, you can also flash the dipped beam, but do not forget to leave it on later.
In Russia, such a warning about an "ambush" is not welcomed by the traffic police, but it is not prohibited either.
Also, this signal is used in the city when asked to release from the adjacent territory or when turning around. Reciprocal blinking means that you are being let through. Blinking in the back means a request to skip, i.e. move to the right.
In official traffic rules, a short-term switching on of the main beam signals to the driver of an oncoming car that he is blinding with his distant one, which should be turned off.
Turn signal indications
There is another convenient way to communicate on the road using turn signals. If the left turn signal of the car in front is constantly on, this means that overtaking is prohibited, due to oncoming traffic or in front of the car, the car went to overtake and it is impossible to overtake it according to traffic rules. If the right turn signal is on, it means the opposite and overtaking is allowed.
If you notice an accident or stopped cars ahead, you should turn on the alarm (do not confuse with \u003d)) to warn cars behind in order to avoid additional emergencies and accidents.
Turn signals are also used to indicate priority: when entering an intersection with roundabout the traffic rules say that you need to turn on the right turn signal, but in practice this is only necessary if you go right after the intersection. If you continue to move around the ring, then you should turn on the left turn signal.
Courtesy on the road
If you were missed or allowed to rebuild, do not be too lazy to say "thank you". This is common courtesy. One of the ways of gratitude is to turn on the “emergency gang” for a few seconds. It can also be used to apologize for an unsuccessful rebuild or cutting another car. If you have a tight tail, then a request to increase the distance can be expressed by blinking your feet - by briefly pressing the brake pedal. If you slow down before pedestrian crossing or before a turn, you should also use this method of notification.
And go out on the road, most motorists carefully study the rules of the road. But literally after a few months of driving, most of the rules disappear from memory, and some of them are irretrievable. In the head of the car owner often remain only those that he uses daily and which, often, save his life. However, there is still a whole set of unwritten rules of conduct on the road, used by drivers much more often than the same traffic rules. Paradox? Far from it.
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Learn and memorize everything nuances of traffic rules just impossible. The main thing is to know the basic signs and rules without which to go on the roads common use- crime. Not studying a picture book will help here, but a couple of weeks of driving with experienced driver which tells you what you need to know.
Although they say that the rules of the road are written in blood, unwritten postulates help road users to avoid this blood. In most cases. Or, to put it more prosaically, they help you avoid getting into serious trouble. For example, none of the chapters of the SDA specifies what to do for a driver who sees that a driver has passing direction the car has a malfunction. And according to an unwritten rule, such a driver should give a long beep in combination with a "blink" high beam. This signal will tell the owner of the car with which the trouble occurred that he should stop immediately, otherwise irreparable things may happen.
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Expert opinion Elena Lisovskaya: Probably to my shame, but I did not know this unspoken rule. I'm afraid that many drivers do not know it either. I'll know. IN this moment I act like a true blonde: I actively wave my hands and give signs to the driver problem car. And it does help! So, if you do not know the rule of conduct in a particular situation, I recommend this effective method.
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In the same traffic rules, nowhere is it indicated how to warn a driver who has a flat tire while driving. The language of automobile gestures will help here, which can also be attributed to the unwritten rules of behavior on the road. It is enough to catch up with such a car, attract the attention of the driver, describe a circle with your hand and point down.
Once I happened to witness another interesting auto gesture: the driver of a car that caught up with me several times, as it were, hit the air with his palm. I began to convulsively think about what it would mean when my fellow traveler, looking around, suggested that I had an open trunk.
Everyone knows about the short flashes of high beams produced by a car driving towards them. This is a warning either about a traffic police patrol standing further along the path, or about an approaching danger. By slowing down in both cases, you can avoid trouble - either financially or threatening the condition of the car and its passengers. It is much more important, if you are driving on a country road, to look closely at the light signals that give cargo trucks and buses. Closely, especially if you decide to overtake the "long-length", you need to follow its turn signals. The truck will show a left turn - and don't think about overtaking, there is an oncoming car. The right turn signal blinks several times - the road is free, you can maneuver. And do not forget to thank the driver with a brief activation of the alarm.
There are among the unwritten rules and "educational". They are used to curb an overly impudent driver, who, for example, changed lanes abruptly, creating an emergency on the road. Such an unfortunate driver is either loudly signaled, or, having overtaken, they brake sharply in front of him. This approach usually works flawlessly. I strongly advise you to know not only such rules, but also traffic rules. And as little as possible to get into unpleasant traffic situations.
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Expert opinion Elena Lisovskaya: As a conclusion, I can recommend the following: you should always try to be comfortable for other road users, and simply ignore rudeness on the road. Believe me, the road itself will punish the reckless driver! But courtesy is always pleasant: for example, even if you change lanes abruptly, blink your “emergency gang” in front of the car coming behind, and a possible negative in your direction will be smoothed out.
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Anything can happen on the way - experienced drivers will confirm. All actions on the road are regulated by law and traffic rules, but sometimes drivers use their own "sign language".
What does flashing mean high beam at the oncoming car, why did the driver show you a fig, and why does the truck have the right turn signal on, but it does not turn? If you have ever encountered similar phenomena and do not know what it means, be sure to check out our article on unspoken rules driving. Unspoken - does not mean that they are prohibited or violating the law. These are accepted gestures that do not have legal force.
1. Flashing the high beam of an oncoming car, as a rule, warns of danger in the form of an accident, road repairs, traffic police officers and other troubles. In world practice, this sign is regarded as a call to slow down - we recommend interpreting it in the same way.
2. High beam (or flashing) in the back indicates that the driver is in a hurry and asks to give way to him. In most cases, this gesture is typical for drivers with an aggressive driving style, so it is better to let them pass and calmly continue the trip.
3. A short high beam on the side indicates that the driver is asking to be let through. Typically used when dense stream which is difficult to fit into. If you leave from the side, then a short car signal means “I pass”.
4. Brief flashing of emergency lights (1-3 times) symbolizes gratitude or apology for a sloppy maneuver. If someone missed you or gave way - blink the emergency lights, show courtesy.
5. A short beep is a dual sign that can mean both gratitude and attracting your attention for some other reason. Everything depends on the situation.
6. Turn signal gestures are usually used by drivers of buses and long vehicles on the highway.
- If the left turn signal is turned on on the truck, the driver warns you about the danger of running out - the oncoming lane is probably busy and you will not have time to complete the maneuver.
- If the length gauge has the right turn signal, this indicates that the oncoming lane is empty and you can overtake.
Attention! All responsibility lies with you, so follow simple rule: if there is at least a thousandth of uncertainty - do not overtake.
7. Constant high beam flashing from oncoming traffic may mean that something is wrong with your headlights, most likely they are blinding oncoming drivers.
8. Many drivers often use gestures. So, if your hand draws a circle and then points down, it means you have a flat tire. Stop and check tire pressure.
9. If someone claps their hand in the air, then you forgot to close the trunk or doors.
10. If the driver points to the side of the road, this indicates a breakdown or malfunction of your car: you must definitely stop and inspect the car.
11. The strangest gesture is a fig or a blow. Many drivers are perplexed when they see him, and even offended. In fact, it is harmless and symbolizes that a stone, cobblestone or other foreign object is stuck in or near the wheel. As a rule, this gesture is common among truckers.
12. Drivers often show gestures while standing on the side of the road due to a vehicle breakdown. They vote with a canister - they run out of fuel, with a cable - they need towing, with a key - they need a tool, and so on.
In addition to unspoken rules and gestures, there are courtesy signs that will also help on the road:
- If you are overtaken by a long vehicle (truck, bus), blink your high beam when it can be rebuilt in your lane. This is due to the fact that drivers of long vehicles do not always understand whether they are ahead of the car or not.
- If the vehicle in front overtakes, do not rush to take its place, leave this corridor in case the maneuver fails. This rule is especially true when overtaking is done by a truck or bus.
- On highways and highways sharp decline speed, it is customary to turn on the "emergency gang" to warn drivers driving behind.
- Before overtaking, you can blink your high beams to warn the driver of the vehicle in front.
Understanding and competent interpretation of unspoken rules and gestures will help you be confident on the road and give you the opportunity to anticipate traffic situation ahead. Be polite and help other drivers.
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1. One short flash of high beam.
The meaning is twofold, either they ask you to pay attention, or they thank you, such as "understood, thank you." So, for the future - it’s better not to say thanks to the high beam ... An accident can happen. It's better to blink briefly.
2. Two short flashes of high beam.
Well, who doesn't know that! There is danger ahead, most often a traffic cop ambush. Well, actually this is an international sign "slow down". It is understandable, in my opinion, to drivers all over the world.
If with a double high beam an oncoming car turns on the direction indicator, then it is from this side of the road that a police ambush or other danger is present.
Here's an example - I somehow turn off the highway onto an asphalt road, leaving a turn into a pit, the speed is under a hundred, after the highway. And because of the turn, the Zhigul quietly twists. Blinked twice. Then left turn signal. I dropped the speed to thirty, you never know what was around the corner ... And then the Kamaz turned over with scrap metal, did not fit into the turn. All asphalt in pieces of iron. Yes, even a crane, traffic police, an ambulance. You can only drive on the side of the road oncoming lane. How I thanked the driver of that Zhiguli then! God bless him all, all, all...
3. Short signal far in the back.
Ask to be skipped. If you are not in a hurry, let it pass, maybe a person really needs it ... Just keep in mind that auto-substitution lovers often use this signal: someone asks to be let through from behind, the far one blinks, and on the right expensive foreign car with pre-broken glass or a split bumper ... If you don’t want to miss, quickly apply the brake so that the brake lights work, but do not slow down. Checked, the dude behind will fall behind. You slow down, and who wants to drive into your ass.
By the way, if a truck overtakes you, especially in dark time day, blink far when overtaking is completed and the truck can be rebuilt in the right lane. The truck driver often simply does not see whether it is possible to change lanes.
4. Short distant signal from the side.
Ask to be skipped. Or you ask ... This signal is especially good when you need to merge into a dense stream on a busy street. You blink distant, you ask to miss. Someone slow down, let it pass. Let not the first car and not even the second. The signal to pass is a decrease in its speed or a reciprocal flash with a high beam, which means “pass, I yield.”
5. Flash or flash emergency lights twice- a sign of gratitude or apology. Just do not need more, they will think that you really have something broken.
6. Frequent flashing of headlights of oncoming cars- "Turn off the high beam, it's blinding." Or something is wrong with the headlights. If everything seems to be in order with you, the neighbor is turned on, so they can warn of danger ahead.
7. A short beep is usually a sign of gratitude. It's nice to hear such ... But not always. Sometimes they beep to get attention, such as to indicate a malfunction.
8. Turn signals. Typically, for information, turn signals are used by drivers of long-range trucks, trucks and buses on narrow roads. If the left turn signal of the truck ahead is constantly flashing, it means there is danger ahead, you can’t overtake! If the right turn signal flashes continuously, you can overtake.
Well, I repeat. If with a double high beam an oncoming car turns on the direction indicator, then it is from this side of the road that a police ambush or other danger is present.
9. Gestures can also show a lot of things.
The hand of the hand describes a circle and points down - the tire is flat.
They will point to the side of the road (usually they will also attract attention with headlights or a short beep) - your car has a malfunction, you need to stop.
Clap your hand in the air - the trunk is open.
Fig in your direction - a stone is stuck in the wheel. Well, if you have a car with just such wheels - a Gazelle, a truck, a bus.
10. Items in the trunk. If you break down and stand on the side of the road (you must immediately turn on the emergency gang and put up a sign emergency stop), let passers-by know what's broken. If you run out of gas, vote with a canister in your hand. If you need to take your car in tow, wave the cable. There is no Fildipers key in the set - just wave the key in your hand, etc.
Well, that's sort of all. If I forgot something, add it in the comments.
Yes, these "rules" have no legal force. And yet, knowing them you will avoid many troubles. Perhaps very serious.
And in parting, I want to say one more thing - do not rely on others. You will not always be understood, especially by women and novice drivers. Try to drive by the rules. The rules of the road were not invented by traffic cops to take more money from drivers, but by blood and someone's lives. Millions of lives! There are exceptions, of course, emergencies and outright psychopaths on the road in our time today are much more common than before.
Well, you also need to know one simple "weight" - for many of these "signs" you can get a good deal from the inspectors of our valiant (or valiant) traffic police. And not in a good way, but just the opposite. So, for double flashing with a high beam, you can be held liable under the Code of the Russian Federation on administrative offenses. “Article 12.20. Violation of the rules for using external lighting devices, sound signals, alarm or warning triangle. Read it will be helpful.
If you belong to the millennial generation, and it so happened that you don’t have a relationship at the moment, then welcome to the tournament where you can’t build any relationship without a tough game.
In simple words, in modern world relationships are a pure game, the rules of which many of us are not even aware of. And if you're reading with the thought "this definitely doesn't concern me," I especially warmly advise you to read further. I'll bet you anything: any member of the younger generation between 18 and 35 who was once single followed at least one of these unspoken rules:
Social media activity means much more than just interest
Like on social networks is considered by us as something serious. Let's say a guy regularly likes pictures of a girl on Instagram, from which a classic millennial will make a logical conclusion that this is a direct manifestation of interest. And if you get a notification that someone liked your photo posted 3 months ago, then this speaks not so much of the interest on the part of the user, but rather of cyberstalking (using the Internet for stalking).
“You won’t believe it, he liked my last year’s photo,” you can often hear from girlfriends. If this is someone you like, this is a sure sign of the emergence of mutual interest. But if this person is not familiar to you, then, most likely, he will immediately be called a freak.
You'd rather die than text first
This point requires thought. If both partners are interested in each other and have even exchanged numbers, then the next logical step is to talk to each other and then date. But here's what happens to classic millennials, and it's hard for other people to understand. If you are a woman and decided to send SMS first, or maybe even wrote two SMS in a row, then you will immediately be considered aggressive or even preoccupied. The goal of any millennial is to create an image of a person who is interested, but not too much. It is important for a girl to seem free, but very busy, so that the guy has to try hard, seeking her attention and free time (to be honest, this is very exhausting).
In no case do not try to define your relationship in any category
Here the choice is this: either you want a happy relationship, or you are trying to figure out who you are to each other. Because the chance of a guy escaping is very high if you ever try to classify your relationship. Indeed, immediately after you dot the “i”, you will have to realize responsibility to each other, and this is not very pleasing to the representatives of the younger generation.
Until your relationship is defined, they are perceived as pleasure, and no one pesters anyone with questions about likes to unfamiliar girls and inquiries about who was where. It's no surprise that with this approach, guys often get stumped when asked where the relationship is going. They perceive such conversations as some kind of faux pas, as if you came to visit someone and are trying to establish your own rules in someone else's house.
Never ask about potential cheating
The boundaries of what is acceptable are very blurred these days, so if your boyfriend likes pictures of strangers or even texts them, it is not considered cheating (although everyone guesses that he is not so innocent). So what to do? More offline? Are millennial men really waiting for girls to put more effort into getting them interested in real life, pulling out from virtual world? Wrong. We have to pretend that we don't care when a man openly shows his interest in other girls, as if looking for a backup option.
And it seems that if you leave him alone, without pestering him with jealousy, everything develops calmly in the relationship, everything is under control. Do you know what else is under control? Another girl to whom he gives signs of attention on social networks. It ends up looking like we all have a backup option just in case!
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