Originally posted by jaje
obviously you haven't carefully read my posts...the tape is there for a precaution in case someone bumps or gets a rock in the headlights...please notice where i said [the schools]they don't allow bumping...please read my posts before replying...yes you are correct that the driving schools DO NOT allow bumping and only allow passing in certain areas...don't know how many schools you've been to but you are kicked out when you act in an unprofessional manner...i.e. passing without a signal, dangerous behavior, ignoring flags, etc.
as for flashing lights...an instructor of mine who had over 2 decades of w2w racing experience had schools that allowed headlight signalling...its main reason was to signal your intent that you are faster than the car in front of you and they should let you by when it is safe (where passing is allowed)...the main reason was b/c some students don't look in the mirrors and neither do their instructors...this is stuff i've researched and prepared in a report
oh btw...you can email me at my other address... mailto:nasa_racers@yahoo.com where i am the marketing / pr specialist of nasa pro racing and the USTCC
Ok I misunderstood you. From the way you were writing that post you made it seem like it happens (bumping).
Our NASA classroom instructor for our classes told us there is NO FLASHING OF HEADLIGHTS if you want to take over the car infront of you. He told us if they don't let us pass we either just deal with it or pull into the grid, wait for the pack to go by and then go back out when safe.
Again I apologize. Didn't want any newbies getting the wrong idea.
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