a_jac
Free Member
The ‘to wave or not to wave’ discussion has been raised frequently on this site and following our 750 mile Easter trip travelling the length of the country, I feel compelled to add my own observations to the dialogue.
As a relatively new member to the Motorhome world I have been amused by the frequent argument of whether to wave to other Motorhomers or not. As we set off on our travels from the North East of England, I duly instigated a polite ‘hello’ wave when passing oncoming MH’s and on frequent occasion was beaten to it by eager drivers/passengers however, as the miles stacked up, the fewer responses I received. Now, mine is not to judge whether it is right or wrong to wave but the style of waving has most certainly amused. Below, I have described the types of wave encountered over this last jaunt.
1. The professional driver – a polite raise of the fingers without releasing the steering wheel; maintaining the safe control of their pride and joy.
2. The one handed ‘stop’ – the driver raises their hand in a static manner similar to that of a police officer stopping a vehicle.
3. The one handed wave – a generally more enthusiastic hello.
4. The salute – on not one but two occasions I was greeted by a very military like salute; by budding tank commanders perhaps.
5. The passenger one handed wave (as No.3).
6. The passenger two handed wave – the passenger waves exuberantly with both hands.
7. The crazed passenger – a two handed wave by the passenger whilst almost obliterating the driver’s vision.
8. Finally, the response from a single Autotrail Driver who clearly preferred the less subtle “I’m not playing” sign utilising a very robust raise of the middle finger . You know who you are….
As a relatively new member to the Motorhome world I have been amused by the frequent argument of whether to wave to other Motorhomers or not. As we set off on our travels from the North East of England, I duly instigated a polite ‘hello’ wave when passing oncoming MH’s and on frequent occasion was beaten to it by eager drivers/passengers however, as the miles stacked up, the fewer responses I received. Now, mine is not to judge whether it is right or wrong to wave but the style of waving has most certainly amused. Below, I have described the types of wave encountered over this last jaunt.
1. The professional driver – a polite raise of the fingers without releasing the steering wheel; maintaining the safe control of their pride and joy.
2. The one handed ‘stop’ – the driver raises their hand in a static manner similar to that of a police officer stopping a vehicle.
3. The one handed wave – a generally more enthusiastic hello.
4. The salute – on not one but two occasions I was greeted by a very military like salute; by budding tank commanders perhaps.
5. The passenger one handed wave (as No.3).
6. The passenger two handed wave – the passenger waves exuberantly with both hands.
7. The crazed passenger – a two handed wave by the passenger whilst almost obliterating the driver’s vision.
8. Finally, the response from a single Autotrail Driver who clearly preferred the less subtle “I’m not playing” sign utilising a very robust raise of the middle finger . You know who you are….
or go for individual waves. we are in Brittany at the moment. With what seems like every bloody motorhome in France. Sometimes passing 5 or 6 at a time. I tend to go for the hand raised but leave it hanging taking in multiple vans in one
. Spent more time waving than driving today. But better than work
