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Old 03-08-13, 04:42 AM
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Default Secret driver greeting/protocol?
I've noticed Corvette drivers make a "V" sign (with index and 2nd finger, with hand on steering wheel) as they drive past one another. Is this some secret protocol?

I wonder what would happen if Lexus drivers did something similar, like make a "L" sign with (thumb and index finger) as they drove past one another. Lol!
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It would look wrong and you might get shot

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^^ My thoughts exactly.
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Default Waving etiquette
The "Peace" sign is universal acknowledgement between similar drivers.

It's commonplace with motorcyclists.

I typically have three reasons why I signal "Peace" to other drivers:
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        I've never seen so many waves and peaces signs as with Mini drivers. They are crazy
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        I've noticed Corvette drivers make a "V" sign (with index and 2nd finger, with hand on steering wheel) as they drive past one another. Is this some secret protocol?
        Might (?) have something to do with the Corvette's traditional "V"-shaped emblem:

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        Originally Posted by Outrage
        Uh...

        definitely
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        Land Cruiser owners get excited when they see other Cruisers driving by as well, no v business just a nice simple thumbs up (Y) Specially if the RIG is modded.
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        Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
        I've never seen so many waves and peaces signs as with Mini drivers. They are crazy
        Yeah I hear that those guys are ummm..."happy" most of the time lol. Wondered who traded in their dodge avengers lol
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        I see jeep people do it a lot, personally, I'm not going to wave at some random person I've never met before just because we both have a similar car.
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        peace sign and represents the V in Vette or the symbol at least. I think its cool that they have that connection.
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        I usually throw up a peace sign.... seems most universal lol.
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        I hear Lexus people throw up middle fingers as a universal sign

        Hahw to be honest though most Lexus owners are either too cool or don't even acknowledge me when I throw up a peace sign
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        Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
        I hear Lexus people throw up middle fingers as a universal sign
        I'm guilty of that one........I have a tad bit of road rage.

        Other than that, I do greet people I know. It's a habit picked up from growing up in a very small town.
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