Common way to greet other Model 3 drivers?

[ckoval7]

Get on the same side of the road as them and play chicken. Real Tesla owners let the car decide when enough is enough.

 

[TeeEmCee]

As someone still waiting for his Model 3, I am wondering if there is a way to greet or acknowledge other Model 3 drivers on the road.

I never had a special greeting for the road but in the parking lot I would go with “Hi, how’s the Dallas service center today ... oh, cool, me too, see you there next Monday!”

 

[1st in Line]

I never had a special greeting for the road but in the parking lot I would go with “Hi, how’s the Dallas service center today ... oh, cool, me too, see you there next Monday!”

Que?

 

[banned-66611]

Used to wave to other Leaf owners. I think now I'd probably just accelerate so I can get to the supercharger first, in case it's full.

 

[tvad]

Corvette drivers often give each other the "V" sign (like a peace sign).

It's tough to give a Tesla driver a "T" sign. Try it.

 

[hydro 481]

When I drove a Vette, we would wave at each. It was pretty cool.

No one has ever waved at me in my Tesla. And there are plenty of Teslas here in SD. Although last week I was at Phil's BBQ and a Tesla wrapped in Satin Dark Gray just like mine pulled up and parked next to me. We both jokingly complimented each others car and had a good laugh about it.

 

[hydro 481]

Corvette drivers often give each other the "V" sign (like a peace sign).

It's tough to give a Tesla driver a "T" sign. Try it.

They might think you're throwing gang signs at them

 

[Sully151]

Want waves? Buy a Jeep!

Sadly, even the Jeep wave is disappearing.

 

[Sky-Pilot]

Corvette drivers often give each other the "V" sign (like a peace sign).

It's tough to give a Tesla driver a "T" sign. Try it.

I actually had to look it up... it's very close to the "I got your nose" sign

https://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/fingerspelling/abc-gifs/t.gif

 

[Kleenerth3]

Corvette drivers often give each other the "V" sign (like a peace sign).

It's tough to give a Tesla driver a "T" sign. Try it.

In American Sign language a T is a fist with your thumb in between the index and middle finger. Actually really easy and kinda cool looking!
I'm used to having my left hand on the wheel at 12 O'clock. When I see a Tesla or recognize another EV, I throw a peace sign. I give a full hand when I see them wave back.
You inspired me to start throwing T's.

 

[tvad]

They might think you're throwing gang signs at them

No kidding!

 

[OCCanuck]

When I drove an S2000 everyone would wave. But they only made ~50k of those in 10 years, so seeing another one wasn't super common even in SoCal.

I have been at traffic lights where every other car is a model 3, X, or S. Waving at every Tesla in Orange County would be a full time job.

 

[TyH2009]

I don't see many around, but I usually wave. I'm about 50/50 that they wave back.

 

[focher]

In any metro area of California, a wave would make you look like an insane person.

 

[derekmw]

Like this:

 

[Puddles]

I've done my best to start a movement that uses an exaggerated "OK" where you make an O with the thumb and first finger, but spread the 3 remaining fingers to emphasize the "3". Does not seem to be catching on. Part of the problem is that while 1.5% of Tesla owners are fun, enthusiastic, Forum members, and have a sense of community, the rest are self absorbed pr|cks who have no situational awareness whatsoever or are too busy texting while (Auto, hopefully) driving.

Edit: Oh yeah, I forgot about this, is that apparently white supremacists have appropriated the sign, so, never mind, don't use it. It's also an important scuba message, so if you're diving, don't think the guy means "White Power." He's asking if you're OK.

 

[bxr140]

Forum members, and have a sense of community, the rest are self absorbed pr|cks who have no situational awareness whatsoever or are too busy texting while (Auto, hopefully) driving.

So do you want me to drive, or do you want me to wave at all the Teslas?

 

[Lifeinabox]

I've done my best to start a movement that uses an exaggerated "OK" where you make an O with the thumb and first finger, but spread the 3 remaining fingers to emphasize the "3". Does not seem to be catching on. Part of the problem is that while 1.5% of Tesla owners are fun, enthusiastic, Forum members, and have a sense of community, the rest are self absorbed pr|cks who have no situational awareness whatsoever or are too busy texting while (Auto, hopefully) driving.

Edit: Oh yeah, I forgot about this, is that apparently white supremacists have appropriated the sign, so, never mind, don't use it. It's also an important scuba message, so if you're diving, don't think the guy means "White Power." He's asking if you're OK.

Isn't also sign for a-hole, which based on how some fellow Tesla owners driver, I should flash.

 

[DOC52]

I typically wave at people up here in Portlandia

 

[darth_vad3r]

I believe bikers often wave at other bikers, but car drivers never had any reason to greet other car drivers.

I suppose you are excluding Jeeps from “cars”?

Google “jeep wave”.