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Flashing headlights gradually became normal behaviour for many motorists after lorry drivers started flashing each other when overtaking and pulling back in etc. In fact a headlight flash should be used as a warning of your presence.
The Highway Code states, "Only flash your headlights to let other road users know that you are there. Do not flash your headlights to convey any other message or intimidate other road users."
I was always taught to use headlights as a warning when sounding the horn was impracticable, such as on motorways and other fast roads...and at night during the quiet hours. Unfortunately, because it has become normal practice to use headlights as an 'after you' signal, giving a headlight flash as a warning can often be misinterpreted with catastrophic results.
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Topic: Cars travelling without lights on
