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Originally Posted by mtdjed

We spent 25 years in Driver's Training in Boston area prior to moving into the Villages. In Boston it is fair game to make any move if you catch the other driver's eye for even a second. If the other driver sees you, he is then responsible for any move you make. When arriving at an intersection where you have a stop sign and the crossroad has none, you simply pull in front of an oncoming car to get halfway across, after another quick stop, you then pull in front of the next traffic lane until you make your way across. If you simply wait for a break, you will never get across and you will be considered a rude driver for holding up the traffic. So, the person you are complaining about may have been from Boston and therefore doing everything right. Your salute was likely interpretated as a sign of respect for being such a good driver to keep the flow moving.

The only caution is that pedestrians rule. Simply hold up your hand on the busiest street and start walking, and everything stops, most of the time. When it doesn't work, it is usually when the oncoming car is driven by a person from The Villages, FL who never stop for pedestrians, especially when there is a designated crosswalk.

Spent 25 years in driver training? I don't think you are right. Stop for pedestrians especially when there is a designated cross walk. A pedestrian who steps into the middle of the street, not a cross walk and thinks cars are going to stop IS SIMPLY NOT VERY BRIGHT.