Who's gonna tell me off

AlexD333 · 15-04-2014, 21:37

So me and the missus were driving through some v dark country lanes with no street lamps, there is a particularly long straight section in the middle, naturally I turned my roof lights,off due to am oncoming car, arsehole coming the other way decided to keep his fulls on, blinding me, gave him a half second flash of the old spots thinking that would work, donut still had no idea, so

On came the spot lights, then he turned off his full beams

zippy656 · 15-04-2014, 21:41

Not me

Id do the same

solarman216 · 15-04-2014, 21:48

tell you off, no way, but I would have stopped, had a similar instance on Sunday driver parked facing me on the nearside still got his head lights on (why) I gave him full beam for over 300 mtrs, till I turned left just before him he did not get the message, what a plonker, Rick

R1cho · 15-04-2014, 21:53

happens all the time here on the country lanes and then you get them fookin stupid HID things

really boils my p1$$

exosteve · 15-04-2014, 21:53

I got told off on here last time I did this

If some one dazzles me they will get my full fury

Sweety · 15-04-2014, 22:10

I've done the same many times Alex but for me they turned them off

AlexD333 · 15-04-2014, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by exosteve

I got told off on here last time I did this

If some one dazzles me they will get my full fury

i remember that day, you were like a naughty school kid

Trying to justify it

We all knew you were right though

Lazy-Ferret · 15-04-2014, 23:15

I have a foot switch to disconnect the roof lights from the main beam, so when I get a numpty on full beam, I hit the foot switch, and give a quick flash of my High beams, which still have the big spots in the bull bar come on with them. I figure that is enough warning, and hit the foot switch again, so the next time I have full power available should I need to flash again. To be fair, I have probably only ever used the lot a couple of times, and have never actually flicked them on, just flashed them, as that seems to be the reminder they need!!!

exosteve · 15-04-2014, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexD333

i remember that day, you were like a naughty school kid

Trying to justify it

We all knew you were right though

they were new lights

was waiting for the right offender

AlexD333 · 16-04-2014, 06:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by exosteve

they were new lights

was waiting for the right offender

Haven't a clue what you mean

briggie · 16-04-2014, 08:54

my opinion is that if anyone deliberately drives at you with full beam / spot lights on full etc , then they don't deserve to be on the road ...... I will sit back and wait the abuse now .

Barrbeast · 16-04-2014, 09:24

This thread has reminded me that my LED work lights are currently turned off at the deadswitch behind the front grill

Don't think anything says "stop being a prat to other road users" quite as well as a flash from an extra set, or sets, of lights

AlexD333 · 16-04-2014, 10:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by briggie

my opinion is that if anyone deliberately drives at you with full beam / spot lights on full etc , then they don't deserve to be on the road ...... I will sit back and wait the abuse now .

no I cant critisise, i do generally agree with this rule of thumb, but when someone blinds you and wont flick down, even with a subtle hint I think they deserve a wake up

trophymick · 16-04-2014, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexD333

no I cant critisise, i do generally agree with this rule of thumb, but when someone blinds you and wont flick down, even with a subtle hint I think they deserve a wake up

Melt the feckers!

firebobby · 17-04-2014, 15:44

I will always give a couple of quick flashes to remind the other driver, then it's FULL beam baby...get your F..king lights down

15-04-2014, 21:37	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Who's gonna tell me off So me and the missus were driving through some v dark country lanes with no street lamps, there is a particularly long straight section in the middle, naturally I turned my roof lights,off due to am oncoming car, arsehole coming the other way decided to keep his fulls on, blinding me, gave him a half second flash of the old spots thinking that would work, donut still had no idea, so On came the spot lights, then he turned off his full beams

15-04-2014, 21:48	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	tell you off, no way, but I would have stopped, had a similar instance on Sunday driver parked facing me on the nearside still got his head lights on (why) I gave him full beam for over 300 mtrs, till I turned left just before him he did not get the message, what a plonker, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

15-04-2014, 21:41	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Not me Id do the same

15-04-2014, 21:53	#4
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	happens all the time here on the country lanes and then you get them fookin stupid HID things really boils my p1$$

15-04-2014, 21:53	#5
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	I got told off on here last time I did this If some one dazzles me they will get my full fury

15-04-2014, 22:10	#6
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	I've done the same many times Alex but for me they turned them off

15-04-2014, 23:15	#8
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	I have a foot switch to disconnect the roof lights from the main beam, so when I get a numpty on full beam, I hit the foot switch, and give a quick flash of my High beams, which still have the big spots in the bull bar come on with them. I figure that is enough warning, and hit the foot switch again, so the next time I have full power available should I need to flash again. To be fair, I have probably only ever used the lot a couple of times, and have never actually flicked them on, just flashed them, as that seems to be the reminder they need!!!

16-04-2014, 08:54	#11
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	my opinion is that if anyone deliberately drives at you with full beam / spot lights on full etc , then they don't deserve to be on the road ...... I will sit back and wait the abuse now .

16-04-2014, 09:24	#12
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	This thread has reminded me that my LED work lights are currently turned off at the deadswitch behind the front grill Don't think anything says "stop being a prat to other road users" quite as well as a flash from an extra set, or sets, of lights

17-04-2014, 15:44	#15
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	I will always give a couple of quick flashes to remind the other driver, then it's FULL beam baby...get your F..king lights down