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Originally Posted by mtbryder130
Sorry, but IMHO flashing your highbeams (as they are built by auto manufacturers with two modes for exactly this reason) to warn/get attention/etc is in no way dangerous unless you are deliberately flashing them 5-10 times+, or blinding them by leaving them on (whether its oncoming traffic or traffic in front of the vehicle). I personally warn drivers of speedtraps by flashing twice usually. I never, however, warn drivers of checkstops.
If someone is travelling improperly in the fast lane of course I'll flash my headlights at them to inform them of their mistake. It's actually possible to prevent an accident in this way.
I see the use of a horn to typically be obnoxious unless it is used to directly warn other drivers of an imminent danger, if another driver is driving in my lane, or is still stopped at a green light after ~5 seconds, etc.
There is , however, a huge difference between "Beep" and "BEEEEEEEEEEEEP"
-J
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It's possible my eyes are more sensitive than others, but high beams blind me for half a second or more. I highly doubt I'm the only one on the road like that. Maybe you and others should reconsider this practice now that you know everyone does not react the same way to them.
I'd much rather hear an obnoxious sound. I don't really care if the other person finds it annoying.