People who high beam me.

[Edward. S]

Last night there were 4 people who high beamed me when I was driving my 6420 around 11pm. I was going to one of our farms to haul 2 trailer/wagons back. So when I get out on the road. So I put on my seat belt road travel lights and drive around 12-13 Mp/h. After about 2 minutes of driving this guy sees me so he purposely uses his high beams because he thinks my high beams are on. You probably think I was mad and I was furious when this person did it. I did not really care then when I hitched up to my trailer I was heading back to the barn to store the trailer. Then trailer #2 I went to pick it up but this time I adjusted one of my work lights to flash into the other lane. (Im so mean ). So this time this guy has 4 lights of a light light green and these were so bright. I think they were LED's. So I flashed him good almost like a strobe. Then I get there again to get my trailer I am coming back and someone else had high beams on flashed them again. I am really mad at these people because there are signs on our road to respect slow moving vehicles.

 

[johnrex62]

I was told this story by my father a number of years ago. He and a few friends were traveling to a hunting trip in northern Colorado from Texas. One of the men had just purchased a new Cadillac and they were driving in style with the owner at the wheel. They were driving the backroads in the mountains one night and stuck behind a semi pulling a flatbed that was laboring up the inclines, but there was noplace to pass. They patiently followed that truck for well over an hour when suddenly the whole road in front of them exploded in bright white light! They could not see anything but what seemed to be a small sun directly in front of them. They slammed on the brakes rather than drive blind on the narrow mountain road, stunned and perplexed at the sudden blinding light. After a they could see again and got back on the road, the driver realize he had his high beams on all night. It seems the trucker had finally had enough of them behind him with their high beams on and turned on his bank of worklights.

 

[Egon]

Sounds like a lot of folks were driving blind.

Should they have been?

 

[VABlue]

I've often turned on my high beams when passing cars that are pulled over (like cops), or farm machinery. It's difficult to see what is there, whether someone may be moving (walking) around, or what machinery may be spilling into my lane. I'd rather see than inadvertently hit something - or worse, someone.

A lot of farm machinery sticks well outside of the tires. Don't be so mad next time, I bet they were probably just trying to see exactly what it was they were coming up on...

 

[Bird]

So I flashed him good

And if he'd collided with your equipment and said it was because you blinded him, then what would you do next?

 

[texasjohn]

I'm with VABlue, I wish to avoid unseen obstacles when approaching an unusual object/situation at night and hit the high beams..... trying to protect myself and who/whatever is out there.

 

[bigtiller]

I've often turned on my high beams when passing cars that are pulled over (like cops), or farm machinery. It's difficult to see what is there, whether someone may be moving (walking) around, or what machinery may be spilling into my lane. I'd rather see than inadvertently hit something - or worse, someone.

A lot of farm machinery sticks well outside of the tires. Don't be so mad next time, I bet they were probably just trying to see exactly what it was they were coming up on...

I am afraid of blinding someone else when this happens so I would rather slow down to a safer speed. Who knows, maybe they need help.

 

[jenkinsph]

I suspect most drivers were suprized to see a tractor and ag equipment out so late at night. In most places it is illegal to be on the road after dark, this is to protect against theft of road and ag machinery.

I wouldn't get my drawers in a knot if they flash their highbeams to see what is out there.

 

[Cat_Driver]

This is a real different world than it used to be. With so many nuts running around just looking for an excuse to do something crazy - no thanks, been there done that.

Growing up I was never one to back down from any jerk, but lately I just turn the other cheek, pull off, move over etc.

What woke me up? I was driving home from a Disneyland day with the wife and baby and just pulled onto the freeway like I've done a thousand times, no real issue. Evidently this one guy took exception to something I did and pulled up next to me and started all sorts of hollering and hand gestures. With the baby asleep in the back seat I wasn't about to get riled up. Well that must have got to him because he pulled a gun and aimed it at the vehicle. I slammed on my brakes not caring about getting rear ended but hoping the guy behind me was paying attention.

I made an evasive maneuver to a car pool lane knowing he couldn't follow being just a single driver....nope he rolled over the plastic delineators and gave chase. I called 911 while he was behind me and the put an end to this nut.

Now a days even flashing some nut will bring you a world of hurt.

 

[gauthier]

Well,back when I was mean[or younger and dummer],I had this pickup with about 6 spot lights on the top of roll bar pointing in all different directions

 

[Duffster]

In most places it is illegal to be on the road after dark.

I doubt it is illegal in most places, maybe some.

Some parts of the harvest would be nearly impossible without night travel, like when the soybeans get to dry and have to be done with the dew on. Not to mention the various tasks that are done around the clock.

 

[Tig]

Ag equipment lights can be confusing. They are often closer together and higher than a car. This can create the illusion of a vehicle that is further away.

 

[Lurch]

Could also be the height/adjustment of your lights. If they are eye level or higher lights always seem brighter. If adjusted poorly and shining directly in their eyes could be an issue too. I always got flashed in my Jeep because they were up high and they were even WEAK lights.

 

[KB9UDE]

When moving our AG tractors between farms at night it is common to get cars flashing their lights because our headlights are up high.

 

[AKfish]

Folk's are very quick to reach the conclusion that "any" imposition or offense is intentional and done with purpose of malice. And they will not - under any circumstances - allow someone to act in such a manner towards them!!! Today's world.... is very different than it was 30-40-50 years ago.

Never mind that the "offender" might be a 78 year old with declining vision or someone from a foreign country (lot's of tourists in Alaska) who is nervous and uncertain about driving in unfamiliar conditions.

Whenever someone "blinds" me with either high beams or elevated lights (tractor or heavy loaded rig) I make an extra effort to be mindful that they might not have a choice or they might not feel safe enough to drive any differently.

(Of course, I know a little something about those "old geezers" on the road and the tourists that drive like "igits" and those heavy trucks with the lights pointed towards Venus.... 'cause everytime I've been majorily PO'd -- that just as soon as I get alongside or pass them -- I can see first hand; that I was the real A-hole....:ashamed:

AKfish

 

[Duffster]

Never mind that the "offender" might be a 78 year old with declining vision or someone from a foreign country (lot's of tourists in Alaska) who is nervous and uncertain about driving in unfamiliar conditions.

Good points but the 78 year old doesn't belong on the road, at least at night.

 

[AKfish]

Good points but the 78 year old doesn't belong on the road, at least at night.

I agree... but every day my 87 year old Dad and Mom head down to the local cafe for breakfast (or coffee or dinner). That's 32 miles.

And there's card games and birthday parties (when you're past 80; it's fantastic if ANYONE shows up)!!

Every rural state in the country (and Canada) has a whole bunch of old folk's wandering around on the roads!!

You tell 'em stay home....

AKfish

 

[RoyJackson]

Good points but the 78 year old doesn't belong on the road, at least at night.

That's the same thing us old guys say about you young whippersnappers!

When I come across a tractor or other slow moving vehicle, I'll put on my high beams...at least long enough to see what's ahead. Some of that equipment is pretty wide. You might see the tractor, but not see the field equipment he's towing...and taking up both lanes.

 

[Egon]

Golly, I got 98 and a 92 year old brother inlaws that still have their license and still drive.

 

[flyingcow]

I've often turned on my high beams when passing cars that are pulled over (like cops), or farm machinery. It's difficult to see what is there, whether someone may be moving (walking) around, or what machinery may be spilling into my lane. I'd rather see than inadvertently hit something - or worse, someone.

A lot of farm machinery sticks well outside of the tires. Don't be so mad next time, I bet they were probably just trying to see exactly what it was they were coming up on...

Drive truck, alot at night in farming country. I do what VABlue does. You don't really know what you're coming up on. BTW, I run Moose lights on the front, you would have been really excited if i come on to you.